Building Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Performs maintenance and repair of all general maintenance of all buildings in assigned portfolio which consists of 45 buildings in the Waltham & Lexington Areas
• Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials. Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
• Ensure all front and back of house areas are maintained with exception appearance, this includes but not limited to painting, patching, wiping piping, preparing all areas properly to paint.
• Changing ceiling tiles that are stained
• A plus if candidate is familiar with acoustical ceiling repairs
• Exterior painting and maintenance of assigned properties
• Assist other engineer with assigned tasks
• Hang pictures, white boards etc.
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe.
• Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs. Conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control.
• Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required.
• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and communicate deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate.
• Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
• Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed.
• Respond to after hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including but not limited to snow and ice removal) power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
• Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation and appearance of the properties. Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer.
• A minimum of 1 year equivalent training experience required including working knowledge of commercial office building systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, and prioritize in a demanding work environment.
• Ability to participate in on-call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during on-call period (e.g. 7:00am – 3:30pm or 12:00pm – 8:30pm, etc.)
• Familiarity of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations preferred.
• Basic skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communication.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work at various properties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record when required.

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: $29.88 - $35.15

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.

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