Commercial Refrigeration Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Ontario is seeking a Commercial Refrigeration Technician to install, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigerated systems across multiple sites. This hands-on role emphasizes reliability, safety, and quality workmanship.

You’ll diagnose equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with vendors. The role requires following codes and CBRE\'s RISE values, and using CMMS to track work orders and inventory.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining HVAC and commercial refrigeration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and work safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, service and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Inspect and maintain building HVAC equipment for compliance with codes and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and advise on modifications.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Manage work orders, time estimates, and materials; use CMMS.
• Oversee third-party vendors and ensure quality of work.
• Perform day-to-day repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Commercial refrigeration

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

About the Role:

At CBRE, our Commercial Refrigeration Technicians play a critical role in keeping essential facilities operating at their best. In this hands‑on position, you’ll support multiple sites by maintaining, repairing, and optimizing commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems that businesses depend on every day.

This role sits within our Engineering & Technical Services team, where technical expertise meets problem‑solving and service excellence. You’ll work with a mix of preventive maintenance and responsive repair work, applying your technical knowledge to real‑world challenges while ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable standards.

If you enjoy variety in your day, take pride in quality workmanship, and value working for a company that emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this role offers a strong platform to build and grow your career with CBRE. You’ll have the opportunity to work independently, partner with vendors, and contribute directly to the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, commercial refrigeration systems, calibrate instruments, gauges, and control components.
• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.
• Troubleshoot difficult equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
• Performs assigned day‑to‑day repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repairs records as required.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks and maintain good inventory of parts in service vehicle. Utilizes CMMS to manage work orders and track completion.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance and corrective repairs of HVAC equipment, air handling units (AHUs), dehumidification units, heating, and cooling system (boiler, chiller, and cooling tower) and commercial refrigeration equipment or rack refrigeration system including refrigerated cooler and freezer, walk‑in coolers and freezers and self‑contained refrigerated units.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by third party vendors.