HVAC Mobile Engineer

CBRE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Paid time off

Company vehicle and tools

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Mobile Commercial HVAC Service Technician in Chicago, IL, to provide expert maintenance and repairs across multiple financial sites. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of commercial HVAC experience and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, addressing equipment failures, and documenting work. Benefits include a company vehicle and medical insurance, among others.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of job-related experience in HVAC.
• Valid driver's license and preferred EPA Universal certification.
• Ability to lift/carry loads of 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and ongoing maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Address equipment failures and maintain HVAC-related equipment.
• Document work in a CMMS and fulfill maintenance records.

Skills

Commercial HVAC experience

Problem-solving skills

Physical capability

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

• CBRE is hiring a Mobile Commercial HVAC Service Technician to support multiple financial sites in the quad cities area with expert care and fast fixes. If you’re ready to hit the road and make a difference, apply now!
• As a CBRE HVAC Mobile Engineer, the technician will fix equipment issues, perform preventive and emergency maintenance, and document work in a CMMS. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of commercial HVAC experience, strong problem-solving, and be physically capable of handling fast paced tasks.
• 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.

What You’ll Do

• Work within broad guidelines and policies to conduct inspections and ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Address equipment failures to determine the best course of action for equipment modifications. Apply your expertise to maintain, operate, and repair HVAC systems and associated equipment, including electrical distribution and plumbing systems.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance, while also completing maintenance and repair records.
• Operate company-issued vehicles in the execution of daily work responsibilities.
• Apply a knowledge of standard principles, techniques, and procedures to accomplish tasks and address non-routine problems.
• Serve as a mentor by sharing your deep HVAC expertise and broad functional knowledge across job fields, while leading by example in alignment with CBRE RISE values.
• Develop collaboration and consensus among team members, ensure high-quality and efficient task completion, and communicate technical information clearly to both colleagues and clients.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma or equivalent experience with 4-5 years of job‑related experience.
• Valid driver's license required, and EPA Universal is highly preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook, Teams, and experience with a CMMS.
• Advanced math skills, capable of computing mildly complex figures like percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related calculations.

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 more.
• Company vehicle, gas card, phone, laptop, uniform and tools.
• Work/Life balance.

Disclaimers

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: Service Technician, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, cool, heat, air handlers, VAV, split systems, RTU, roof top unit, refrigerant, walk in coolers, coils, commercial, building, facility, facilities, retail, high rise, building automation system, BAS, BMS.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).