Newmark Group

Global commercial real estate advisory brokerage

Critical Facilities Technician - Mechanical

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVista, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Three to five or more years of hands-on experience operating mechanical systems in a critical environment such as a data center, hospital, or financial hub.
Proficiency with Building Automation Systems and computerized maintenance management system work-order software.
Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control sequences.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to provide 24/7/365 coverage.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in loud, confined mechanical and electrical rooms while wearing personal protective equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure.
Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate the Building Automation System to verify parameters, manage alarms, and execute manual overrides or backup systems as needed.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including filter and belt changes, lubrication, and inspections, using the computerized maintenance management system work-order system.
Lead emergency response during power outages, equipment faults, or utility anomalies and conduct root-cause analysis with corrective actions.
Develop, review, and execute Methods of Procedure, Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Operating Procedures.
Enforce safety standards, including Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E, and local code compliance.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and detailed documentation.
Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy such as N+1 and 2N, and capacity planning to prevent overloads.
Troubleshoot and adjust mechanical equipment such as air handling units, rooftop units, fan coil units, variable air volume systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, sensors, and controllers.
Assist with system upgrades, installations, integration projects, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment.
Maintain organized controls documentation, drawings, programming files, and equipment records.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate's degree or trade certification is preferred.
EPA Refrigerant Certification (Universal or CFC) is preferred.
A Stationary Engineer or HVAC license is highly desirable.

G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. is seeking a skilled Critical Facilities Technician – Mechanical/HVAC for our North West San Francisco (2147277) Facilities Operations team. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will safeguard continuous uptime of base‑building mechanical, chilled‑water, and environmental control systems in mission‑critical environments. This full‑time, shift‑based role demands expert troubleshooting, disciplined preventive maintenance, and coordinated emergency response to support our clients’ real‑estate assets around the clock.

High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or trade certification preferred).
3–5+ years hands‑on experience operating mechanical systems in a critical environment (e.g., data center, hospital, financial hub).
EPA Refrigerant Certification (Universal or CFC) preferred.
Stationary Engineer or HVAC license highly desirable.
Proficiency with Building Automation Systems (BMS) and CMMS work‑order software.
Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control sequences.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays (24/7/365 coverage).
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and work safely in loud, confined mechanical/electrical rooms with PPE.
Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills; calm and methodical under pressure.
Excellent communication skills for translating technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.

Monitor and operate the Building Automation System (BMS) to verify parameters, manage alarms, and execute manual overrides or backup systems as needed.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (filters, belts, lubrication, inspections) using the CMMS work‑order system.
Lead emergency response during power outages, equipment faults, or utility anomalies and conduct root‑cause analysis with corrective actions.
Develop, review, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
Enforce safety standards, including Arc Flash, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E, and local code compliance.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, ensuring proper approvals and detailed documentation.
Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy (N+1, 2N) and capacity planning to prevent overloads.
Troubleshoot and adjust mechanical equipment such as AHUs, RTUs, FCUs, VAVs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, sensors, and controllers.
Assist with system upgrades, installations, integration projects, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment.
Maintain organized controls documentation, drawings, programming files, and equipment records.

About the Company

Newmark Group

Global commercial real estate advisory brokerage

Newmark Group is a global commercial real estate advisory firm that provides brokerage, advisory, and capital markets services for commercial properties. It helps clients buy, sell, lease, and finance real estate by connecting tenants, landlords, investors, and lenders, and by offering integrated services from brokerage to investment advisory. The company works through a large, nationwide and international network, leveraging a history of acquisitions to deliver a broad set of real estate solutions across markets. Unlike firms that focus on a single service, Newmark combines brokerage, advisory, and investment capabilities, creating a wide platform for transaction execution and capital access. Its goal is to help clients navigate and complete real estate transactions efficiently while growing its position as a leading investment broker in the Americas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1929

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