HVAC Mechanic I

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a skilled HVACR Mechanic/Technician to support BAS and HVACR systems in healthcare and regulated environments. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of BAS/DDC systems, and ensure safety and compliance across assigned facilities.

The role requires experience with electrical and mechanical equipment, reading schematics, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• HVAC/R certification or military journeyman level for trade(s).
• Universal CFC/ESCO or equivalent HVAC certification.
• Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of NFPA/NEC/TJC/OSHA codes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS, DDC, HVACR systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance within defined timeframes.
• Read wiring diagrams and schematics to troubleshoot electrical components.
• Coordinate with team to meet project deadlines.
• Maintain cleanliness of spaces and workshop.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Schematic reading

Education

HVAC certification

Military journeyman level

CFC/ESCO certification

Driver's license

Tools

DSS/BAS knowledge

Job description

Description

General Summary

Primarily performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, servicing and programming of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Commercial and Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems (HVACR), Exhaust Fans, Return Fans, Make Up Air Fans, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Pneumatic and Mechanical systems. Electrical Motors, Belt, Direct Driven of various size motors and horsepower. Performs duties to support energy sustainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands the proper procedures to filling out all required paperwork (Time Sheet, Parts Order Forms, etc.)
• Performs a variety of duties related to trouble call, corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, within the assigned timeframe.
• Ability to perform work with limited or no supervision.
• Operations, maintenance, and monitoring of BAS-building automation systems.
• Performs maintenance, repair and operation of all HVACR / commercial equipment / systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, programs and maintains DDC, BAS, VFD sensors and mechanical devices.
• Performs repair and maintenance of critical refrigerated systems.
• Knowledge of repair, testing, and maintenance for fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical equipment, and miscellaneous electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand wiring diagram / schematics to troubleshoot the electrical components of various units.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and appearance of assigned spaces and the workshop
• Assists the maintenance team, as required, and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• All appropriate safety practices for working with hand and power tools.
• BAS, DDC, Electrical, Plumbing, HVACR, safe operation and repairs.
• OSHA safety rules, AHA (Activity Hazard Analysis), LOTO (lockout-tag out).
• Safely perform tasks noted in essential duties.
• Coordinate and work with other staff members to achieve project deadlines.
• Read and comprehend operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and shop drawings.
• Clear verbal and written communications.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems using electronics, metering devices, bolometer, computers, and software systems.
• Solely identify and resolve failures/alarms related to critical building equipment.
• Fabricate items, using hand and power tools.
• Accurately determine time and materials required for a job.

Education and Experience:

3 – 5 years’ experience in a healthcare or similar regulated industrial setting as a HVACR Mechanic / Technicians Engineer with primary assignment to operate and manage BAS, DDC, and HVACR systems and, any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, is qualifying.

Licenses and Certification:

Required:

• Related HVAC Certification or
• Documented Military Journeyman level or higher for respective trade(s) and
• Universal Certification CFC/ESCO or Institute Certification for HVAC or related Accredited Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Completion of Mechanical Evaluation Certification for Hospital (MECH)
• Completion of an accredited Apprenticeship related program
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, TJC, OSHA, Local, State and Federal Codes

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in climatic weather conditions. Required to wear protective clothing and devices when working with hazardous chemicals. Subjected to hazardous gases, high pressure gases, hot liquids, dirt, dust, and oil/grease. Requires physical dexterity, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting heavy objects to perform duties. Must be physically able to work on ladders, scaffolds, platforms, roofs and in cramped equipment rooms and other confined spaces.

• Possible exposure to hazardous materials, requiring use of respirators and personal protective safety attire and equipment.
• May require entering confined spaces such as ductwork, pits, and crawl spaces.
• Lifting and carrying varies – dependent on location of equipment up to 10-40 ft. height.
• Ability to push 50 pounds (maintenance equipment); ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds (supplies and equipment)

Disclaimer:

CBRE Government and Defense is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The rate for this position is $40.59 This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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