Union Facilities Mechanic / Building Engineer
2nd Shift Ridgefield, CT
$44.27/hr + Exceptional Union Benefits
Keep one of the most advanced pharmaceutical campuses in North America running at its best.
CBRE is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer to join our team supporting a world-class, 2 million-square-foot pharmaceutical headquarters in Ridgefield, CT. If you have experience maintaining commercial buildings, central utility plants, HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, or critical facility infrastructure, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with outstanding pay, benefits, and union-backed stability.
Working on our 2nd shift team, you'll help ensure the reliability and performance of essential building systems that support research, innovation, and business operations across a premier life sciences campus.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✅ Union position with long-term stability
✅ $44.27/hour union rate
✅ 100% employer-paid union healthcare coverage
✅ Union pension and annuity
✅ 20 days PTO in your first year
✅ 13 paid holidays
✅ 2nd Shift Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 3:30 PM-11:30 PM Avoid rush-hour traffic and enjoy better work-life balance.
✅ Work on a premier pharmaceutical campus with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
What You'll Do
As a member of our Facilities Operations team, you'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and system inspections to keep building systems operating safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
Maintain and repair commercial building systems and mechanical equipment
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and industrial mechanical systems
Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to maintenance requests
Inspect facility equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Document maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Maintain compliance with safety procedures, GMP requirements, and facility operating standards
Repair or replace components including belts, bearings, valves, filters, gaskets, pumps, motors, and related equipment
Assist with operation and maintenance of:
Chillers and refrigeration systems
Cooling towers and condensers
Air handling units and variable air volume (VAV) systems
Pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers
Steam and condensate systems
Water distribution and drainage systems
Fans, motors, generators, and associated mechanical equipment
Work collaboratively with other skilled trades and facility professionals to maintain campus operations
What We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates who have experience maintaining facilities, commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, healthcare environments, or other complex facilities.
What You’ll Need:
5+ years of facilities maintenance, building engineering, HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or related skilled trades experience
Experience maintaining commercial or industrial mechanical systems
Current Connecticut D2 or S2 License
Experience troubleshooting HVAC and refrigeration equipment
Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and repair practices
Experience using a CMMS preferred
Strong customer service and communication skills
Valid driver's license
High School Diploma or GED
Physical Requirements
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Work on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding
Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform physical maintenance activities throughout the shift
Why CBRE?
At CBRE, you'll join the world's leading commercial real estate services company and work alongside skilled professionals supporting some of the most sophisticated facilities in the industry. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and a culture built on respect, integrity, service, and excellence.
If you're a facilities professional looking for strong pay, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to maintain a world-class campus, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with CBRE.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Collective Bargaining Agreement: The pay range for this position is subject to an applicable
Collective Bargaining Agreement. The negotiated rate for the Union position is
$44.27 per hour. Please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement regarding pay scale.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
