Critical Facilities Technician - Mechanical

Newmark; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. is seeking a skilled Critical Facilities Technician – Mechanical/HVAC for our North West San Francisco Facilities Operations team.

The role ensures continuous uptime of base‑building mechanical and environmental control systems in mission‑critical environments. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate emergency response 24/7, including development of SOPs/EOPs and safety compliance across

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; associate degree or trade cert preferred.
• 3–5+ years operating mechanical systems in critical environments (data center, hospital, financial hub).
• EPA Refrigerant Certification (Universal or CFC) preferred.
• Stationary Engineer or HVAC license highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BMS) and CMMS software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the Building Automation System (BMS) to verify parameters, manage alarms, and execute manual overrides or backup systems as needed.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (filters, belts, lubrication, inspections) using the CMMS work‑order system.
• Lead emergency response during power outages, equipment faults, or utility anomalies and conduct root‑cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Enforce safety standards, including Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA70E, and local code compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and detailed documentation.
• Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy (N+1, 2N) and capacity planning to prevent overloads.
• Troubleshoot and adjust mechanical equipment such as AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, VAVs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, sensors, and controllers.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, integration projects, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment.
• Maintain organized controls documentation, drawings, programming files, and equipment records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

BMS proficiency

CMMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates/Trade cert preferred

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Vista, CA, United States

Job Description

G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. is seeking a skilled Critical Facilities Technician – Mechanical/HVAC for our North West San Francisco (2147277) Facilities Operations team. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will safeguard continuous uptime of base‑building mechanical, chilled‑water, and environmental control systems in mission‑critical environments. This full‑time, shift‑based role demands expert troubleshooting, disciplined preventive maintenance, and coordinated emergency response to support our clients’ real‑estate assets around the clock.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the Building Automation System (BMS) to verify parameters, manage alarms, and execute manual overrides or backup systems as needed.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (filters, belts, lubrication, inspections) using the CMMS work‑order system.
• Lead emergency response during power outages, equipment faults, or utility anomalies and conduct root‑cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Enforce safety standards, including Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA70E, and local code compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and detailed documentation.
• Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy (N+1, 2N) and capacity planning to prevent overloads.
• Troubleshoot and adjust mechanical equipment such as AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, VAVs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, sensors, and controllers.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, integration projects, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment.
• Maintain organized controls documentation, drawings, programming files, and equipment records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or trade certification preferred).
• 3–5+ years hands‑on experience operating mechanical systems in a critical environment (e.g., data center, hospital, financial hub).
• EPA Refrigerant Certification (Universal or CFC) preferred.
• Stationary Engineer or HVAC license highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BMS) and CMMS work‑order software.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control sequences.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays (24/7/365 coverage).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb and work safely in loud, confined mechanical/electrical rooms with PPE.
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills; calm and methodical under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.