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HVAC Engineer

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Job Location:

Richmond, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 24
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

HVAC Engineer

Location: Richmond KY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 3 months
  • Pay Rate: $22.00$24.00 / Hour (USD)
  • Shift / Schedule: MondayFriday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM; possible overtime
  • Travel Requirements: Must be comfortable with extensive everyday travel. Work area covers a 2-hour radius in and around Lexington KY; majority of time will be spent inside Lexington.
  • Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary

As a Mobile Building Engineer this role will support several facilities in the area that requires expertise to perform repairs and maintain several buildings industrial systems equipment and ground requests. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function and is responsible for providing support preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems. The candidate must be comfortable with extensive everyday travel and must live within a designated radius of the job site to reliably work the schedule/shift. The candidate will work independently and will be issued a CBRE van tools a tablet and an iPhone for the work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Changing filters
  • Maintaining units
  • Conducting surveys
  • Chasing hot and cold units
  • Communicating with bank staff and property managers
  • Completing all PMs (Weekly and Quarterly)
  • Visual inspections while on site
  • Basic plumbing
  • Basic electrical
  • Carpentry
  • Painting/patching
  • Oversee maintenance and repairs to the mechanical industrial plumbing structural life safety and control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
  • Review assigned work orders estimate time and materials needed to complete the repair and maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
  • Implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life; oversee repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
  • Review inspections of building and industrial systems including fire alarms HVAC and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
  • Oversee compliance with all applicable codes regulations governmental agencies and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
  • Operate company-issued vehicles in the execution of daily work responsibilities.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
  • Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
  • Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
  • Impact a range of customer operational project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.
  • Explain difficult or sensitive information.
Required Skills
  • Comfortable working on a rooftop unit
  • Commercial HVAC knowledge
  • Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing knowledge
  • Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems
  • Ability to analyze possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents
  • Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
  • Highly professional attitude
  • Good customer service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Skills
  • Commercial HVAC experience
  • Mobile maintenance experience highly preferred
  • Certification in any of the following: Electrical Mechanical HVAC and Refrigeration systems process controls mechanical power transmissions painting plumbing carpentry or engine repair
Education Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Trade school training is a plus
  • CFC (EPA) Certification Required
  • Universal EPA license required
  • Possess and maintain a valid drivers license and good driving record with periodic checks
Required Experience
  • 12 years of experience minimum
  • Proven experience as a building engineer; minimum of four (4) years
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
  • 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
  • Must be comfortable with extensive everyday travel
  • Must live within a 2-hour radius of Lexington KY; majority of time will be spent inside Lexington
  • Candidate will be working independently
  • Overtime possible
Benefits
  • Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund
Important Notes
  • Background package: CBRE Safety Specific with drug screen and MVR required
  • Interview process: 1st round phone screen; 2nd round virtual (Teams)
About the Client

This client is a leading global commercial real estate services and facilities management organization operating across sectors and geographies worldwide. The company provides data-driven solutions and leverages market insights and technology for clients in commercial industrial and institutional environments. Professional teams include building operations engineers facility management technicians HSE consultants and related technical and compliance specialists who collaborate across a dynamic entrepreneurial environment with global resources.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-14894 Industry: Engineering

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