Job Title

Building Technician

Job Description Summary

Responsible for assisting with operational & preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial/industrial buildings, industrial systems, grounds, and maintenance equipment for assigned properties/facilities.

Job Description Shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift (potential for overtime/on-call hours)

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical, vocational, or on-the-job training in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building construction, & plumbing• 3+ years of related experience in a property maintenance setting
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license (commercial license may be required) and good driving record with periodic checks
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Current possession of EPA licensing or ability to become registered
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Technical proficiency with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing• Technical proficiency and comfort with troubleshooting various mechanical systems
• Flexibility to provide critical services as needed
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work requests received
• Sense of urgency & personal initiative to succeed

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include packaging and handling machinery, air compressors, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop equipment, grounds equipment, and HVAC systems among others• This position requires HVAC repair & mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems
• Ability to review, create, and maintain assigned work orders with associated paperwork within digital computerized maintenance management system
• Ability to understand paperwork associated with a purchase order system
• Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, wallpaper, and can paint walls, piping, floors and equipment
• This position benefits from experience and/or certification on aerial & man-lifts
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, perform both reactive & preventative maintenance
• Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems such as fire alarm systems, fire pumps and related fire protection system equipment
• Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance
• Identify and work with potential outside contractors/vendors from sourcing to quotation to job completion
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned, including a potential rotating on-call schedule
• Ability to use technology such as: smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Complete all required safety training as scheduled monthly/annually
• Comply with company dress code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This maintenance job operates in a professional office environment as well as industrial/warehouse type environments both indoors and outside. This role routinely uses both maintenance tools and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority / emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and / or stand-by on-call duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: utilize ladders and other lifting equipment to work at heights part of the time, perform work outside year-round, communicate with others and exchange accurate information, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, move about the workplace, remain in a stationary position for less than 10% of the time, easily lift 50lbs., and extend hands and arms in any direction.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are, or may be, required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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: $27.20 - $32.00

C&W Services 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 HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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