Mobile HVAC Technician

Mobile HVAC Technician

Job ID

288726

Posted

14-Sep-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Des Plaines - Illinois - United States of America

Mobile HVAC Technician | Telecommunications Retail Portfolio

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? CBRE is seeking a skilled Mobile HVAC Technician to support a premier telecommunications client across a portfolio of retail storefront locations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your buildings, manage critical facility systems from the ground up, and become the trusted technical expert for your assigned sites.

As a Mobile HVAC Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems that keep these high-profile retail environments operating at their best. You'll enjoy the autonomy of working independently while receiving the support, resources, and career growth opportunities that come with joining the world's leading commercial real estate services company.

This role is part of CBRE's Global Workplace Solutions team, which delivers world-class facilities management services that help clients maintain safe, efficient, and customer-ready environments. If you're a hands-on technician who takes pride in building ownership, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional service, this is the career opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary facilities technician for multiple telecommunications retail locations, taking ownership of building operations and overall site performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical systems.
• Perform basic to intermediate repairs and maintenance on electrical, plumbing, lighting, and general building systems.
• Respond to service requests and resolve equipment failures quickly to minimize operational disruptions.
• Complete HVAC system installations, upgrades, replacements, and equipment retrofits as required.
• Monitor building equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and asset longevity.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, equipment readings, and maintenance documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and facility managers to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all CBRE, client, OSHA, and industry safety standards.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by building strong relationships with site leadership and stakeholders.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC systems in retail, commercial, industrial, or facilities environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Experience working independently in a mobile service environment.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and controls is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel daily between assigned client sites.
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours service needs when required.

Required Certifications

• EPA Universal Certification strongly preferred
• Candidates with EPA Type I and Type II Certifications will also be considered.
• Additional HVAC certifications and trade licenses are a plus.

Why Join CBRE?

Own Your Buildings

Take pride in managing a portfolio of telecommunications retail locations where your expertise directly impacts building performance, uptime, and customer experience.

Variety Every Day

Move beyond traditional HVAC service work. You'll work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and general building systems, expanding your technical skill set and career opportunities.

Independence with Support

Enjoy the freedom of a mobile technician role while receiving the backing of CBRE's industry-leading facilities management platform, tools, training, and leadership support.

Career Growth

Join the world's largest commercial real estate services organization and gain access to advancement opportunities across facilities management, engineering, operations leadership, and technical specialties.

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities nationwide

Disclaimers

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position.

CBRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Mobile HVAC Technician position is $25.00 per hour and the maximum salary for this position is $36.00 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: 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 individuals 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 +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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