HVAC Technician III

Cushman & Wakefield; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an HVAC Technician III to lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and facility systems at our Boston-area location. The role requires coordinating with apprentices, supporting BAS commissioning, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will lead maintenance activities, perform root-cause analysis, manage alarms, and work with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on HVAC maintenance experience.
• Experience operating BMS and CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of GMP/Pharma-related regulations and OSHA policies.

Responsibilities

• Complete work requests and maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
• Escort vendors and ensure SOP compliance.
• Operate and understand building automation sequences (BMS Metasys).
• Monitor systems and respond to alarms; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Lead routine and non-routine maintenance; perform root-cause analysis.
• On-call duties on a rotating basis for emergencies.
• Maintain safe, clean work environments and adhere to GMP.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

BMS Metasys

CMMS

Leadership

Tools

BMS Metasys

CMMS

Job description

Job TitleHVAC Technician III

Job Description SummaryExperienced HVAC Technician/Lead responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and facility systems. Leads and coordinates HVAC-related work, troubleshoots complex equipment issues, supports Building Automation Systems (BAS), and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Maintains operational procedures, oversees apprentices and helpers, supports system commissioning activities, and collaborates with maintenance teams to ensure reliable and efficient facility operations while delivering exceptional customer service.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing work requests, maintenance projects, and operational assignments with minimal supervision.
• Escort vendor and ensure compliance with standard operations procedures (SOP).
• Be proficient in the operation of the automation systems (BMS Metasys), and understand the sequences required for proper building operations.
• Responsible for system monitoring and alarm responses.
• Effectively work with cross departmental stakeholders to achieve departmental goals and objectives
• Apply GEP (Good Engineering Practice) to trouble shoot facility, equipment or system issues.
• On call responsibilities will be required on a rotating basis to cover for any off-hour emergencies.
• Maintain proper housekeeping practices, safe and clean work environment.
• Comply with OSHA Safety Policies, regulations, and site procedures.
• Ensure 100% compliance with assigned training curriculum.
• Provide leadership on routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Execute root-cause analysis and make recommendations.
• Execute real-time monitoring of critical utilities equipment, that include WFI and RO systems–recognizing/identifying trends and other systemic issues.
• Continuous monitoring of PH system and Biokill system, assist in execution of PMs and calibration in the CMMS.
• Maintain proper pest control status adhering to effective SOPs.
• Adhere to GMP - ensures that work order logs and documentation is completed with accurate information following GMP.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality.
• Working knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Ability to read system and engineering drawings (P&IDs).

Ideal Candidates

• Demonstrate planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead by influence.
• Foster change and innovation - Seeks solutions that strengthen quality, value, service and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate business acumen and business agility - Demonstrates functional/technical proficiency.
• Accountable for Results – Translates goals/objectives into actionable plans and results.
• Able to work on multiple projects and manage various priorities and timelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
• o Responsive to change – Adapts (quickly) to changing circumstances.
• o Model collaboration and commitment – Focuses on team success before individual success.
• Demonstrates operational excellence – Continually looks for new and better ways to get things done and shows functional/technical proficiency in work.
• o Demonstrates effective self-management – Seeks to understand and act upon improvement opportunities.

Position Qualifications

• - 3 to 5 years experience
• Demonstrate an energetic, positive, “can do” attitude.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment maintenance, and operations.
• Experience with operating BMS and CMMS.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment, general GxP, and other applicable regulations including OSHA.
• Experience with Job Hazard Analysis and Lock out Tag out.
• Physical abilities include but not limited to, lifting objects up to 50lbs, able to be on feet all day, climb steps and ladders as required by job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the demonstrated ability to manage through influence.
• Knowledge of facility related engineering disciplines (MEP) in GMP manufacturing environment.
• Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment.
• A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society

Benefits

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.

Compensation

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 candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $39.95 - $47.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com