About the Role:
At CBRE, our Commercial Refrigeration Technicians play a critical role in keeping essential facilities operating at their best. In this hands-on position, you’ll support multiple sites by maintaining, repairing, and optimizing commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems that businesses depend on every day.
This role sits within our Engineering & Technical Services team, where technical expertise meets problem‑solving and service excellence. You’ll work with a mix of preventive maintenance and responsive repair work, applying your technical knowledge to real-world challenges while ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable standards.
If you enjoy variety in your day, take pride in quality workmanship, and value working for a company that emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this role offers a strong platform to build and grow your career with CBRE. You’ll have the opportunity to work independently, partner with vendors, and contribute directly to the reliability and performance of critical infrastructure.
What You’ll Do:
Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, commercial refrigeration systems, calibrate instruments, gauges, and control components.
Inspect and conduct ongoing maintenance on building HVAC equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and work safety.
Troubleshoot difficult equipment failures and identify the best course of action for equipment modifications.
Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Impact the quality of own work.
Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.
Performs assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repairs records as required.
Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks and maintain good inventory of parts in service vehicle. Utilizes CMMS to manage work orders and track completion.
Responsible for the preventative maintenance and corrective repairs of HVAC equipment, air handling units (AHUs), dehumidification units, heating, and cooling system (boiler, chiller, and cooling tower) and commercial refrigeration equipment or rack refrigeration system including refrigerated cooler and freezer, walk in coolers and freezers and self-contained refrigerated units.
Oversees and inspects the work performed by third party vendors.
What You’ll Need:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic – the individual must possess a Journeyman Certificate or Individuals holding a recognized trade credential from another Canadian province or territory (313A or Red Seal Endorsements) with 4-5 years related experience.
CO2 commercial refrigeration system experience an asset but not required as will train.
Gas Technician (G1), Gasfitter A (Class A)
ODP Certificate – Ozone Depletion Certificate
Valid driver's license. and completion of an apprenticeship required.
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset. Why CBRE? When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range being offered for the Commercial Refrigeration Technician is between $98,000-$108,000 annually. The compensation that is provided to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial 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 individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
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