HVAC Technician

Cushman Wakefield Multifamily; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HVAC Technician responsible for maintaining mechanical systems across campus buildings. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting HVAC equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and training new employees, all while delivering high-quality service. Candidates are expected to have significant experience, a Universal EPA Certification, and strong technical skills.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a commercial building with field experience in performing preventive maintenance.
• Requires attention to detail, organization, and high-level energy.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic tasks in assigned areas.
• Respond to all HVAC trouble calls and troubleshoot systems.
• Ensure safe working conditions in all areas under control.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Universal EPA Certification

Tools

HVAC tools and equipment

CMMS software

Job description

Job Title

HVAC Technician

Job Description Summary

The HVAC Technician is a position within the line of operations of C&W Services. The incumbent is responsible for performing the day-to-day maintenance of all mechanical systems and equipment including but not limited to oil and gas fire heating equipment, chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, humidification/dehumidification equipment, ancillary support equipment, water treatment, controls and BMS for all campus buildings and other assigned work. This position is key in that all systems must be operational at all times. Specific responsibilities for this individual will be determined by client expectations and the Maintenance Manager.

Job Description

• Performs daily and periodic tasks in assigned areas as directed.
• Maintains assigned equipment in good working condition and notifies the Facility Management if repair or replacement is necessary.
• Work safely at all times and promptly informs management about unsafe conditions existing in the work area.
• Wears PPE appropriate for the task being performed.
• Meets all the client and Cushman & Wakefield quality expectations in assigned tasks.
• Assists in orientation and training for new employees as directed.
• Adheres to proper security procedures.
• Notifies management about problems or opportunities that affect service to the client.
• Performs a variety of labor duties as required.
• Perform inspections on boilers, heat pumps, chillers, and other equipment to ensure safe operations.
• Conduct building tours, maintain equipment loss, and report deficiencies for corrective action.
• Respond to all HVAC trouble calls and troubleshoot the systems to meet the operational and comfort needs of the building(s) occupants, where applicable.
• Be proficient in the functionality of the BMS and understand the sequences required for proper building, equipment and system operations.
• Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls to determine problems and perform necessary repairs
• Responsible for the completion of all PM and record keeping assigned to this area or responsibility, review and update information as necessary.
• Responsible for proper use of all tools and materials associated with this trade.
• Monitor CMMS for work order queue, update work status to completion. Submit work orders for all work performed.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor as necessary on the performance of equipment.
• Maintain and requisition through the Procurement Coordinator an adequate supply of common HVAC stock.
• Ensure that safe working conditions are being maintained in all areas under control.
• Assist all trades as directed.
• Respond to all emergencies as requested.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Account Director, Department Manager and other account management personnel.
• Must be available for mandatory off hours emergency calls, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Objectives:

Objective A ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Safety - perform work safely without injury

• Utilize all safety practices appropriate to the work being done
• Attend, pay attention and participate in safety meetings and training
• Observe and report safety violations

Objective BÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Workmanship â“ complete work in a professional, high-quality manner

• Fix the problems
• Use the appropriate materials and tools
• Use the appropriate amount of time
• Clean up afterwards

Objective CÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Project Work

• Participate in projects as needed

Objective DÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Processing paperwork timely and complete

• Submit work orders with time, comments and signature

Objective FÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

Customer satisfaction â“ create customer satisfaction with work performed

• Perform work required in time allotted
• Communicate completion of work

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and/or Experience):

• High School Diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• Universal EPA Certification
• Minimum five year in a commercial building with field experience in performing preventive maintenance.
• Education or training in HVAC, controls and knowledge of HVAC and components
• Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high-level energy and endurance
• Must be able to take direction, to work with minimal supervision, and to function cooperatively as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, tenants and vendors
• Experienced with industry specific tools, equipment and work processes
• Valid driverâs license in good standing
• Experience with CMMS and ability to utilize a digital work order management process
• Familiarity with OSHA, UMC, ANSI/ASHRAE.
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls
• Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools
• Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team
• Be able to coordinate projects or tasks efficiently and optimize the performance of others

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ

The employee works indoors and outdoors and is exposed to changing conditions. The employee frequently works in hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions.

• Occasionally works in high precarious places.
• The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

Employee must possess the necessary physical stamina to perform all required plumbing functions and be able to operate mechanized equipment.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

I have read the job description and I am able to perform the essential functions and meet the working conditions, physical and mental demands of the job. I understand that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidateâs experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $16.50 - $46.35 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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