HVAC Technician

Who are we?

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments, offering our clients across Africa and the Middle East an integrated range of high-quality real estate services, including facilities management, advisory and transaction services, and project management.

We primarily support corporate clients who procure services on a contractual basis throughout the Middle East and Africa, and even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us?

Imagine more than just the future of work — with CBRE Excellerate, you can help shape it. Within our leading international group, you will discover a culture that encourages entrepreneurship, where your outstanding work is not only valued but also celebrated. Collaborate with talented people, benefit from exceptional resources, and thrive both professionally and personally throughout your career journey.

1.       About the position

The main purpose of this role is to perform preventive and reactive maintenance of chilled-water HVAC systems across CBRE Excellerate managed facilities. The HVAC Technician maintains and troubleshoots AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, chilled-water networks and associated equipment, supports district cooling interfaces, records operating parameters and manages work orders through CAFM systems to ensure reliable service delivery.

 2.       Decision Making Authority

This position has the authority to:
• Carry out planned and reactive HVAC maintenance within assigned scope.
• Isolate equipment and stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Diagnose HVAC faults and recommend corrective actions and required materials.
• Record operating parameters and identify abnormal system performance.
• Escalate major chilled-water, controls or district-cooling interface issues to the Technical Supervisor.

3.       Experience / Education

• ITI/Diploma in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 3 years relevant HVAC maintenance experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with chilled-water systems, AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs and associated pumps/valves.
• Experience with district cooling systems/interfaces is preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAFM systems is required.

4.       Skills Required

• Chilled-water HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting
• AHU/FAHU/FCU servicing
• Temperature, pressure and flow checks
• Mechanical and basic electrical fault finding
• CAFM work-order management and reporting

5.       Knowledge Required

• Chilled-water distribution systems
• AHUs, FAHUs, FCUs, valves, strainers and pumps
• District cooling interfaces and operating parameters
• HVAC controls and basic BMS concepts
• Preventive and reactive maintenance
• PTW, LOTO and HSE requirements