Critical Facilities Technician - Mechanical

Cantor Fitzgerald•Vista, CA

About The Position

G&E Real Estate Management Services Inc. is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician – Mechanical/HVAC for its North West San Francisco Facilities Operations team. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this role safeguards the continuous uptime of base-building mechanical, chilled-water, and environmental control systems in mission-critical environments. The full-time, shift-based position supports clients’ real-estate assets through expert troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinated emergency response. The technician monitors and operates building automation systems, maintains mechanical equipment, responds to emergencies, develops and follows operating procedures, and coordinates vendor work. The role also supports capacity planning, equipment upgrades, installations, integration, and commissioning while maintaining accurate technical documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5+ 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 (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, for 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, with the ability to remain calm and methodical under pressure.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or trade certification.
EPA Refrigerant Certification (Universal or CFC).
Stationary Engineer or HVAC license.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate the Building Automation System (BMS), 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 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 specialized repairs with vendors and contractors, ensuring proper approvals and detailed documentation.
Monitor electrical load distribution, system redundancy (N+1, 2N), and capacity planning to prevent overloads.
Troubleshoot and adjust 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.