HVAC Technician

Newmark; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. is seeking an HVAC Technician in the San Francisco area to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical mechanical systems. The role covers day-to-day operations, preventive maintenance, and emergency response to ensure continuous facility uptime.

The candidate will work a rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and will develop SOPs and participate in system upgrades. Strong knowledge of BMS and CMMS is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s/Trade degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on HVAC experience in critical environments.
• EPA refrigerant certification preferred.
• Stationary Engineer or HVAC license desirable.
• Proficiency with BMS and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Building Automation Systems to verify parameters and manage alarms.
• Perform preventive maintenance using CMMS work orders.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers and pumps.
• Lead emergency response and conduct root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Develop and follow SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Enforce safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E) and local codes.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs and approvals.
• Monitor capacity, redundancy, and load distribution to prevent overloads.
• Maintain documentation of controls, drawings, and equipment records.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, and commissioning.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s/Trade degree

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Job description

The HVAC Technician will join G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. in the North West San Francisco - 2147277 department, reporting to the Chief Engineer. This role is responsible for day-to-day operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response of critical mechanical, chilled water, and environmental control systems across our portfolio. Work is performed on a rotating shift schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to ensure continuous facility uptime and zero unscheduled downtime.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate Building Automation Systems (BMS) to verify parameters, manage alarms, and execute manual overrides or backup modes.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (filters, belts, lubrication, mechanical inspections) using the CMMS work order system.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment such as AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, sensors, and controllers.
• Lead emergency response during power outages or equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) with corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Enforce safety protocols including LOTO, Arc Flash, NFPA 70E, and all applicable local codes.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and documentation.
• Monitor system capacity, redundancy (N+1, 2N), and load distribution to prevent overloads.
• Maintain accurate documentation of controls, schematics, drawings, and equipment records.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, integration projects, and commissioning of new equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s/Trade degree preferred).
• 3-5+ years of hands-on HVAC operational experience in a critical environment (data center, hospital, financial hub, etc.).
• 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.
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control sequences.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, system monitoring, and emergency response procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including structured RCA techniques (5 Whys, fishbone).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, lift up to 50lb, and operate safely in loud, confined mechanical spaces.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.