HVAC Engineer

CBRE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Commercial HVAC Engineer to support a large campus in San Jose, CA. The role involves maintenance, repairs, and installation tasks on building systems, equipment, and instruments, with a 12-hour shift from Saturday to Tuesday (every other Wednesday), 5:45am–6:15pm.

The position requires 4–5 years of related experience, EPA I & II or Universal preferred, and ability to manage physical tasks and supervisor responsibilities. CBRE offers medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of related experience; prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• EPA I & II, Universal preferred.
• Able to meet physical requirements including standing, stooping, walking, stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC/R systems and related instruments.
• Inspect equipment to ensure safe, compliant operation and codes adherence.
• Diagnose failures and determine best course of action for repairs or modifications.
• Mentor others and share knowledge across related job fields.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values to build consensus.
• Diagnose and repair self-contained refrigeration units (4°C, –20°C, –80°C).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school

EPA I & II certification (Universal preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

About The Role

Know your way around chillers, boilers, and rooftop units? CBRE is looking for Commercial HVAC Engineers who love solving problems and keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?

About The Role

Know your way around chillers, boilers, and rooftop units? CBRE is looking for Commercial HVAC Engineers who love solving problems and keeping facilities cool, comfortable, and running smoothly. Sound like you?

As a CBRE HVAC Engineer, this job will support a large campus in San Jose, CA that requires an expert commercial HVAC technician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks on building systems, equipment, and instruments.

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.

12 hour day Schedule: Saturday - Tuesday, every other Wednesday, 5:45am-6:15pm

What You’ll Do

• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain electrical, steam, and chilled water systems used for building HVAC/R systems and equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges, and control components.
• Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure accurate operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.
• Fix equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.
• Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own job subject area and broad knowledge of several job fields within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Work with BMS routinely to supervise, adjust, and tackle building.
• Diagnose and repair self-contained refrigeration equipment such as 4°C, –20°C, and –80°C units.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience required, with 4-5 years of job-related experience. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• EPA I & II, Universal preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and the ability to carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and CMMS
• Organizational skills with a sophisticated inquisitive attitude.

Why CBRE?

We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we thrive in!

• Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, holiday pay, and much more!
• Internal advancement available after 6-month mark
• Work/Life Balance: 40-45 hours a week
• Competitive Pay

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Other Common Titles

HVAC Service Technician, Commercial Service Technician, Heating and Air Conditioning Technician, Heating and Cooling Technician, Service Technician, Refrigeration Technician, HVAC Mechanic, HVAC Apprentice, Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, HVAC Specialist

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 minimum salary for the HVAC Engineer position is $45 per hour and the maximum salary is $50 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).