Critical Environment Technician

Cushman & Wakefield
Posted on Jul 7, 2026
On Site - San Jose, CAJob Location
Full TimeEmployment Type
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021.00)Job Code
Benefits IncludedBenefits
Job OpeningJob Type
1Number of Openings

Preferred Skills

Electrical SystemsMechanical SystemsControlsHVACTroubleshooting

Other Skills

Operations MonitoringCritical ThinkingTroubleshootingInstallationReading Comprehension
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Description

Job Title

Critical Environment Technician

Job Description Summary

Responsible to assist with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, grounds, and maintenance equipment for assigned properties/facilities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an operations specialist in CE operations (e.g., electrical, mechanical, controls, UPS, generators) and works on advanced tasks independently.
  • Inspect and supervise critical environment-related facility equipment (e.g., controls, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [HVAC], mechanical systems), building, and grounds regularly for unsafe or abnormal conditions and escalate per applicable policies and standards.
  • Participates in projects and utility shutdown reviews to determine impacts on labs.
  • Utilize internal computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track all equipment assets and to complete work order requests for maintenance work.
  • Safely and quickly respond to and leads onsite incident response teams for all abnormal conditions that impact operations, and coordinates with other critical facilities professionals to perform corrective repairs without supervision.
  • Enhance, develop new or follow preexisting emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in relation to CE operations and incidents.
  • Perform various types of maintenance (e.g., planned, predictive, corrective) and repairs following methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for CE equipment (e.g., electrical, mechanical, cooling systems) and escalate when appropriate.
  • Have a hands-on understanding of how equipment works and how to troubleshoot equipment, systems, subsystems, and components independently within their trained discipline(s).
  • Provides consultation to lower-level colleagues in troubleshooting systems and problems.
  • Understands, follows, and ensures safety and security requirements (e.g., job hazard assessments [JHAs], environmental health and safety (EH&S), toolbox talks), and business processes and procedures to properly perform work in a safe, quality, and reliable manner in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and Microsoft requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND relevant experience in mission critical services work/applied learning experience (e.g., high availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields) OR equivalent experience.
  • Relevant experience in a specialized area (e.g., mechanical field, electrical field, controls field) or related field.
  • Ability to work shifts, including shift assignments during non-standard business hours that may include evening, nighttime, weekends, and/or holidays

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree or technical trade certification (e.g., military, trade school), or higher-equivalent education AND relevant experience in mission-critical services experience (e.g., high-availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields)
  • Certified CET (CE 2000/3000 course)

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

Employer Details

Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a full-service global commercial real estate company with over 100 years of experience, with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices worldwide. The company is driven to solve complex problems, and has the expertise and experience to bring solutions to life. Cushman & Wakefield is among the world's largest commercial real estate services firms, with revenues of $9.5 billion in 2023. The company operates from approximately 400 offices in 60 countries and manages about 5.1 billion square feet of commercial space. Cushman & Wakefield was founded in New York City on October 31, 1917, by brothers-in-law J. Clydesdale Cushman and Bernard Wakefield. The firm offers a full suite of services including agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facility services, global occupier services, investment management, project and development services, tenant representation, and valuation and advisory. Cushman & Wakefield's commitment to sustainability and technology positions it well for future market challenges. Strong financial performance, including $9.4 billion in 2024 revenue, demonstrates the impact of its guiding principles. The company aims to transform how people live and work responsibly and innovatively.

Locations

San Jose, CA

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