Building Maintenance Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician assists with troubleshooting, repairs, installation, and modification of buildings and installed systems. Equipment and systems include packaging and handling machinery, plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop and grounds equipment, HVAC, pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices. The role also involves repairing building finishes, inspecting buildings and grounds, maintaining fire and life safety systems, performing carpentry and snow removal as needed, and responding to emergencies and customer service requests. The technician follows applicable codes, regulations, company directives, and safe work practices; completes annual C&W Safety Training; and complies with the C&W uniform and appearance requirements. The position may be the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts and may require extended work without relief during emergencies, overtime assignments, shift work, or standby on-call duties. The role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Compensation is $22.95–$27.00. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience in a commercial property setting.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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.
Valid driver's license and good driving record, subject to periodic checks; a commercial license may be required.
Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to work extended periods without relief when responding to priority or emergency situations, including overtime-type assignments; shift work and standby on-call duties may be required.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including communicating and exchanging accurate information, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, moving about the workplace, remaining stationary for 10% of the time, and extending hands and arms in any direction.

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting and repairing buildings and installed systems, including packaging and handling machinery, plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop and 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 as needed.
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 immediately to emergency situations and assigned customer service requests.
Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions and perform preventative maintenance.
Maintain and operate assigned fire and life safety systems, including fire alarm systems, fire pumps, and related fire protection equipment.
Perform carpentry and snow removal when necessary.
Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, company directives, and safe work practices.
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.