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3rd Class Engineer

CBRE Government & Defense Services
Quantico, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 3/30/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Class Engineer position at CBRE Government & Defense Services?

Job Summary

The 3rd Class Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of facility systems such as heating, cooling, refrigeration, steam, water, and electrical equipment. The role includes interpreting system readings, performing repairs, maintaining logs, ensuring equipment is in good working condition, and occasionally leading other workers. The position requires a DC 3rd Class Engineer License or higher and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Primary Job Functions

  • Safely and efficiently operate and maintain all assigned plant equipment during assigned watch.
  • Operate and maintain systems providing heat, air-conditioning (cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, filtering, circulating air), refrigeration, steam, water, or electricity.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment as defined in the contract or Statement of Work.
  • Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts to monitor system performance.
  • Adjust system controls to ensure safe, efficient operation and meet service demands.
  • Record operational data in logs.
  • Perform hands-on work to keep engines, machinery, and equipment in good working condition.
  • Lead activities of other workers performing tasks related to system operation and maintenance.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
  • Meet night and weekend work requirements.
  • Maintain skill level consistent with a DC 3rd Class Engineer License or higher.

Education, Experience And Certification

  • Active DC 3 Engineers License or higher required
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent education
  • 1 year of job-related experience
  • Other technical or trade certifications in related field are highly desired

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
  • Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook desired

Disclaimer

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The rate for this position is $52.78. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

Salary : $53

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