Critical Facilities Technician - Mechanical

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.