Sr Refrigeration Field Service Technician - Bay Area

Company: CBRE
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Sr Refrigeration Field Service Technician - Bay Area

Job ID

184294

Posted

31-Jan-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

San Francisco - California - United States of America, Union City - California - United States of America

Full Spectrum Lab Services from CBRE offers a professional suite of services to a variety of clients in the life sciences and other industries, including those in pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and genomics, as well as contract research organizations (CROs) and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).

Our comprehensive range of services includes laboratory consulting, real estate services, instrumentation repair and maintenance, full asset management, and more-covering the entire spectrum of life sciences facilities. With expertise across various life sciences categories, CBRE is a leader in managing highly-regulated spaces within the industry.

This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

About the role:

The Sr Refrigeration Field Service Engineer, under direct and indirect supervision, supports the operations of the Service Department both in the field and occasionally in the shop, in service, repair, calibration, and preventive maintenance of refrigerated (and some non-refrigerated) scientific equipment including freezers, refrigerators, lyophilizers, vacuum pumps, and other types of equipment..

Assists with customer service needs and work order management. Directly reports to the Area Service Supervisor. Works closely with fellow technicians, Administrative Staff, and Project Managers.

Primary work focus: meeting customer service needs.

What you'll do:

Field Responsibilities:

• The incumbent is required to perform repairs, preventative maintenance, installations, and shop infrastructure work as needed.
• Assist other technicians and staff as needed. Work may include pick-up and delivery of equipment, field service, shop service/repairs, calibration, and preventative maintenance of refrigerated (and some non-refrigerated) scientific equipment including freezers, refrigerators, lyophilizers, vacuum pumps, and other types of equipment.
• Provide support for servicing customers' specialty equipment in shop.
• May be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and "on-call" as needed.
  
  Specialties:
  
  Cold
  
  Environmental Test Chambers
  
  Lyophilizers
  
  Cold Room Service
  
  Chillers
  
  RO Systems
  
  Dehumidifiers
  
  Humidity Boilers
  
  Control Retrofit
  
  Calibration
  
  Hot
  
  Sterilization/Autoclaves
  
  Cage Rack Washers
  
  Glass Washers
  
  RO Systems
  
  Steam Boilers
  
  Industrial Ovens
  
  Control Retrofit
  
  Equipment Installation
  
  Calibration
  
  What you'll need:
  
  
  • 5+ years' experience in scientific or specialized refrigeration, sterilization or HVAC.
  • Certification in HVAC or Refrigeration strongly preferred
  • Prior supervision experience in scientific or specialized refrigeration, sterilization or HVAC preferred.
    
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and internet functions is required; accounting and construction software packages preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers, vendors and managers via phone and in person.
    
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen; using hands to type. The employee is often required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders and stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl and walk on concrete surfaces. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Prosthetic or mechanical substitutes for many of the above tasks are acceptable.
    
    Why CBRE?
    
    CBRE is the leader in our field. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.
    
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
    
    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Field Service Engineer position is $80,000 annually and the maximum salary for the $105,000 position is annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).
    
    NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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