HVAC Engineer - 12 HR Overnight Thurs-Sat

CBRE Group, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Commercial HVAC Engineer for a large campus in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and installation of building HVAC systems, ensuring reliability and compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, mentoring others, and working with BMS to optimize performance. The position requires HVAC experience, EPA credentials, and physical capability to handle demanding shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4–5 years in HVAC/maintenance.
• EPA I & II (Universal preferred).
• Able to meet physical requirements and lift 50 lbs+.
• Strong judgment from analyzing multiple information sources.
• Willing to adapt and explore new solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and CMMS.
• Organized with an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain HVAC/R systems and related instruments.
• Inspect equipment and ensure compliance with codes and safety.
• Diagnose failures and determine corrective actions.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge across related functions.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Collaborate with teams to support campus operations.
• Work with BMS to monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot building systems.
• Repair refrigeration equipment including 4°C, -20°C, and -80°C units.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Supervisory

CMMS

MS Office

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

EPA I & II

Trade certification

Tools

BMS

CMMS

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?

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 Schedule: Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday, 5:45pm-6:15am

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

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