HVAC / Refrigeration Technician

Chatham - Ontario - Canada, Sarnia - Ontario - Canada, Windsor - Ontario - Canada

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health of you and your family.

• Competitive Benefits program effective the first day of work
• Paid Vacation/Personal/Sick and floating days and 11 paid company holidays
• Guaranteed 40-hour work week (Monday – Friday) with no on call requirements
• 5% to 10% expected overtime per year
• Company vehicle, tools, uniform, cell, and tablet / laptop computer
• Opportunity for career advancement

Utilizes advanced building maintenance skills to perform simple to complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment, building automation systems and heating and cooling equipment. While supporting assigned reactive and preventive maintenance service calls, monitors building system operations and performance. Interacts directly with store management. Utilizes several trade skills associated HVAC and refrigeration skills such as electrical, plumbing, and gas piping.

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repairs records as required.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks and maintain good inventory of parts in service vehicle. Utilizes CBRE or clients CMMS to manage work orders and track work order completion.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of building mechanical and commercial refrigeration systems.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance and corrective repair of HVAC roof top units (RTU’s), air handling units (AHUs), compressor racks, dehumidification units, heating, and cooling system chiller, and cooling tower) and refrigeration equipment such as walk-in / reach in coolers, and open / closed freezers and bunkers.
• Inspects building systems including electrical system, HVAC/R, and refrigerant monitoring system to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Monitors and coordinates the work performed by outside third-party contractors.
• Operates company vehicle in a safe manner and follows prescribed routines to service locations in a timely and safe manner.
• Monitor and maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• HS Diploma/GED
• 4-6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Prior HVAC and supermarket refrigeration experience preferred.

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic - the individual must possess a journeyperson certificate in good standing recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (trade license) or Individuals holding a recognized trade credential from another Canadian province or territory (Red Seal Endorsements).
• Proof of HVAC license required.
• Gasfitter - Class B Certificate Preferred But Not Required.
• ODS HRAI Certification preferred but not required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks.

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or escalations from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)

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