Licensed HVAC Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician in Boston to lead maintenance activities across the site, perform preventive and corrective tasks, and ensure safety and quality standards. The role requires strong BAS knowledge (Metasys), formal refrigeration licensing, and at least five years of field experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the HVAC Lead, reviewing blueprints, managing spare parts, and supporting site shut-downs as needed.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Refrigeration License is required.
• Minimum 5 years of field HVAC experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with client staff.
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Knowledge of BAS (Metasys) and BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Lead HVAC maintenance activities.
• Maintain safety compliance and permits.
• Coordinate with HVAC lead and maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot site-wide HVAC and process equipment.
• Review blueprints and building documentation.
• Procure supplies and manage parts; participate in commissioning.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication across disciplines

Customer focus

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Massachusetts Refrigeration License

Tools

CMMS

Metasys (BMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned.


• Management also reserves the right to change or modify this position description from time to time to meet the needs of the site and/or building(s)


• Regular attendance at the client’s facility


• Perform HVAC preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures, daily checks, inspections


• Act as a team leader in the execution of HVAC maintenance.


• Work safely and with the objective of maintaining a best in class product


• Ensure all site safety work permits as defined within the Safety Program and the work orders are acknowledged and adhered to


• Coordinate between HVAC lead and other C&W Services maintenance team in the execution of HVAC related work


• Execute HVAC activities in accordance with the program’s work order schedule, or as directed by the scheduler/planner, and HVAC Lead


• Attend all internal coordination meetings with Chief Engineer and the HVAC Lead


• Coordinate equipment and specialty material deliveries and staging requirements


• Assist with coordination and scheduled shut-downs as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements


• Follows work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs


• Ensure field installation compliance with all technical specifications and work orders


• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks


• Perform extensive troubleshooting of all site-wide HVAC and associated Process Equipment, Plant Utility and Facility


• Applicable inventory to include Refrigeration Systems, Air Handlers, Supply Air Systems, Exhaust Systems, Cooling and Heating Coils


• Site specialist for Building Automation System (BAS)


• Analyze problems and identify corrective measures


• Frequently checking blueprints and building docs


• Obtain supplies and spare parts, understanding repair manuals and parts catalogs; Review specifications, conduct site inspections, review system design and drawings; Conduct start-up and participate in the commissioning of HVAC & BAS systems


• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality


• Participate in site housekeeping;


• Completes work in accordance with C&W Services Business Systems Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions


• Create and maintain all operational SOPs for site specific equipment and systems

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education and/or Experience)

• Must hold a Massachusetts Refrigeration License


• Work and influence apprentice technicians to promote and move forward towards licensing


• Minimum experience: (5) years of field experience, trade school or apprenticeship


• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with both client’s personnel and C&W Services staff


• Ability to communicate with multiple disciplines - both technical and non-technical


• Knowledge of cooling tower water chemistry and control systems


• Advanced knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems


• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) – Metasys, etc


• Knowledge of GxP industry requirements


• Proficient in central plant record keeping, data analysis and computerized maintenance management systems


• Familiar with the Microsoft office suite in order to prepare reports, format spread sheets and communicates by email


• Competency in Permit Requiring Confined Space


• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations


• Good documentation and record keeping


• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA); OSHA 10 certification

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a criminal background check


• Must be capable to ascend/descent ladders and stairs for completing daily tasks


• Must be capable of lifting 25 lbs. unassisted

ABOUT US

A leader in facilities services with 65 years of experience. C&W Services is one of the largest facility services companies in the USA & Canada with a 65-year history of helping clients drive down operating expenses, increase facility efficiency and up-time, enable strategic business decisions, and create positive experiences for the people who work, shop, learn, live and play in the facilities we maintain. We are building the best team in the industry – our people are the heart and vitality of C&W Services. In joining C&W Services, you are joining a firm with a rich history, blue-chip client list, and the backing of sister company Cushman & Wakefield, one of the world’s largest property advisory firms and the reason for our success is simple: talented people.

Visit our website at 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


• paid and unpaid time away from work

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: $46.75 - $55.00

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.

INCO: “C&W Services” About Cushman & Wakefield 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