Apprentice Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • Chicago, IL

3d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Apprentice Engineer assists with troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs involving commercial buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, grounds, and maintenance equipment at assigned properties or facilities. The role supports maintenance of building systems and equipment, including packaging and handling machinery, plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, grounds equipment, and HVAC. Duties also include servicing pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices; assisting with equipment installation and modifications; and repairing building finishes.

The position may respond to emergency situations and customer service requests, inspect buildings and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, and help maintain fire and life safety systems. Carpentry and snow removal may be required. The employee must follow applicable codes, regulations, company directives, and safe work practices, complete annual C&W Safety Training, and comply with the C&W Uniform Dress Code.

The work takes place in a professional environment. The employee may be the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts and may need to work extended periods without relief during priority or emergency situations, including overtime-type assignments. Shift work and standby on-call duties may be required. Compensation is listed as $20.00 for the first 12 months in one section and $17.00–$20.00 in another; actual pay may depend on factors including location, experience, qualifications, and collective bargaining coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0–1+ years of related experience in a commercial property setting.
• Technical, vocational, or on-the-job training in at least one of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; a commercial license may be required.
• Maintain a good driving record, subject to periodic checks.
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to use smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, and building automation systems.
• Ability to work extended periods without relief during priority or emergency situations, including overtime-type assignments, when required.
• Ability to perform shift work and/or standby on-call duties, when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems, including packaging and handling machinery, plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, grounds equipment, and HVAC.
• Clean, lubricate, and service pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
• Replace and repair building finishes, including ceiling tiles, door hardware, and wallpaper; paint walls, piping, floors, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend maintenance-operation upgrades or cost-saving opportunities.
• Use and care for tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions and preventive-maintenance needs.
• Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems, including fire alarm systems, fire pumps, and related fire-protection equipment, as assigned.
• Perform carpentry and snow removal when necessary.
• Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, and company directives, and practice safe work habits.
• Use technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, and building automation systems.
• Complete required C&W Safety Training annually.
• Comply with the C&W Uniform Dress Code and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property outside working hours.
• Communicate and exchange accurate information, operate computers and office productivity machinery, move about the workplace, remain stationary for part of the time, and extend hands and arms in any direction.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, and disability insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may receive paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay, subject to eligibility and other stated factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED