Mobile Engineer

cw; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Gas card

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Employee assistance

Job summary

cw is seeking a Mobile Engineer to maintain and repair building systems in our San Diego-area client facilities. You will handle HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety-critical equipment, ensuring reliable operations and compliance.

The role requires a minimum four years of building engineering experience, EPA 608 certification, and a valid driver's license. A high school diploma or GED is required, with apprenticeship training preferred. This is an on-site, non-supervisory, hourly position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; apprentice or trade school preferred.
• Minimum of four years' technical building engineering experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and equipment maintenance.
• EPA Type 608 Universal certification for refrigerants required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on facility systems, equipment, and components.
• Maintain HVAC systems, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building envelopes.
• Conduct inspections and report on conditions affecting occupancy and operations.
• Respond to emergencies; light travel may be required.
• Operate and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and piping for steam and hot water.
• Manage stock and inventory; support improvements to maintenance programs.
• Prepare monthly operation reports for the management team.
• Familiarize with building automation, fire/life safety systems, and related equipment.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Electrical distribution

Plumbing

Boiler operation

Preventive maintenance

Building automation systems

Safety compliance

Tenant/client communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice program or trade school preferred

Job description

Job Title

Mobile Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Company truck + gas card for work-related travel
• Tools, uniforms, and PPE provided
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off + parental leave
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement + professional development support

This is a non-supervisory/ hourly / non-exempt role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, lighting, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components.
• Maintain, operate, and repair all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, building interior/exterior repair, and related grounds as it pertains to assigned client buildings.
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as-found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.
• Respond effectively to all emergencies. May require light travel during emergency events.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Maintain stock and inventory control.
• Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure the management team is informed of current building operations by compiling and submitting monthly reports.
• Study and become familiar with the various items of equipment for assigned client locations, and the methods required to use them properly to ensure required ongoing daily client activities. To include building automation systems, fire/life safety systems, and any other building-related equipment as needed.
• Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
• Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them or use the correct PPE in performing the task needed.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and practicing safe work habits.
• Respond effectively to all emergencies. May require light travel during emergency events.
• Must maintain all Federal, State, or Local licenses required for locations assigned.
• Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.
• Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance during all working hours.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written) - Organization Skills - Technical Proficiency - Problem Solving/Analysis
• Sense of Urgency

6. Related requirements

Education

A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required. Graduate of an apprentice program or trade school preferred is preferred.

Years of Relevant Experience

Minimum of four (4) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of HVAC equipment and systems, plumbing, electrical, equipment repair and maintenance, and overall system design and application as referenced above.

Licenses or Certifications

• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Based on location appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required. I
• Possess a valid "Universal" level certification for CFC and HFC-based refrigerants (EPA Section 608); to service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in operation, maintenance, and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, gas lines, water systems, and the like.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with tenants, clients, and vendors.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word, including proficiency in the operation of smartphone and/or iPad/tablet, uploading .pdf files, and documents. Working knowledge of Computerized maintenance Management Systems.

Physical Work Requirements

Environment: This job operates in a professional office or commercial building environment. This role routine uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machin