HVAC Technician

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About The Role

As a CBRE HVAC Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment for commercial HVAC systems at facilities by conducting proactive performance testing and ongoing scheduled maintenance.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do

• Reads and interprets mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and code specifications;
• Performs basic inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems and logs results, generate reports as required;
• Operates, maintains, services, repairs, installs, and replaces HVAC and refrigeration equipment, components, and parts across all sites;
• Install wiring and cabling, to connect components and equipment to an electric power supply and calibrating related controls;
• Measure, cut, bend, thread and connect pipe to functional components and utilities;
• Works in conjunction with vendors to organize work, subtrades, parts and material logistics;
• Prepare work estimates including material, rentals, labor, etc. to do the job;
• Able to appropriately schedule and coordinate work and deliver on expectations;
• Collaborates on work activities and provides guidance to sub-contractors for projects where specialist equipment or knowledge is required;
• Operates DDC software, monitors and adjusts as needed and follows up on alerts and alarms;
• Develop SOPs and documentation where required;
• Reviews heat and cooling requirements; compares and recommends modifications to achieve optimal system effectiveness and efficiency;
• Utilizes a work order management system to manage and accurately record work effort;
• Makes recommendations on replacement of end of life or failed systems and materials;
• Conducts trouble shooting and corrective maintenance when required;
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment to ensure availability in a safe operating condition;
• Ensures safe seasonal start-ups and shutdowns of HVAC systems including cooling towers, pumps, AHU coils and associated controls;
• Performs the start-up and shutdown of major building equipment when required;
• As part of equipment startups and commissioning: start up, test, charge, adjust, calibrate, balance, measure, verify maintain and document systems Attends After Hours HVAC and refrigeration emergencies and planned shutdowns/start-ups;
• Participates in meetings as required;
• Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including but not limited to boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, pumps, generators, coolers, fridges, split units, heat pumps, roof top units, fluid coolers, uninterruptible power supplies, life safety system, etc., and ensure all equipment are operated in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable government codes and regulations;
• Mitigate risk to raised floor operation by reacting to abnormal incidents, managing service support and communicating details to supervisor and client;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working on HVAC/Refrigeration equipment.
• 313A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning license is preferred.
• G2 gas is preferred.
• Must be able to be on-call as needed.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Prior boiler experience and service of boilers, maintenance on boilers, boiler repairs is an asset.
• Demonstrated capabilities re: accountability, judgement, decision-making, problem solving, etc.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with clients, tenants, management, and staff.
• Proven ability to foster/develop/maintain relationships with internal/external contacts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Preference to candidates with experience preparing cost estimates and generating add-on work.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary being offered for the HVAC Technician position is up to $51 per hour. The compensation provided to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial 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 individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on canada.jobradars.com or via telephone at Via telephone at View phone number on canada.jobradars.com (Canada) and View phone number on canada.jobradars.com (U.S.)