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About the Role
Responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems for assigned properties. This includes maintaining a clean and safe working environment, performing routine assessments, and conducting day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure efficient facility performance.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and routine facility walkthroughs.
- Troubleshoot and repair building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain building management systems (BMS) and optimize equipment performance.
- Respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and building emergencies.
- Perform minor building repairs, including lighting, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance.
- Coordinate contractor activities and verify work quality and compliance.
- Maintain work orders, maintenance records, and compliance documentation through the CMMS system.
- Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s).
- Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems.
- Monitor and adjust mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment to provide a comfortable environment.
- Verify field conditions and perform necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors, and perform other general repairs, adjustments, and installations.
- Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures.
- Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with C&W standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices.
- Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps.
- Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, and ensure rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris.
- Check for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits.
- Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, C&W standards, building protocol, and as directed by superiors and property management.
- Document and report activities to supervisor.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns.
- Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits.
- Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.
- Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- Graduate of an apprentice program or trade school preferred.
- 3+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting.
- Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.).
- May be required to have certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable).
- Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.
- Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
- Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations.
- Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
- 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 on call duties.
- Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
- Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.
- Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing.
- Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.
- When necessary, provide support outside of scheduled work hours in response to urgent, time-sensitive client or business needs.
Skills
- HVAC
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Painting
- Housekeeping
- CMMS System Operation
- Energy Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of related work experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $31.67 - $37.26 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Competitive pay
About the Company
- Cushman & Wakefield is a global real estate services firm.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.