Building Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

Cushman & Wakefield•Waltham, MA

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repair of all general maintenance of all buildings in an assigned portfolio, which consists of 45 buildings in the Waltham & Lexington Areas. This role involves receiving work assignments, planning and generating work to be performed, and obtaining necessary tools, equipment, and materials to complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner. The technician will also assist in monitoring contractors, inspecting work, and generating deficiency lists. A key aspect of the role is ensuring all front and back of house areas are maintained with exceptional appearance, including painting, patching, wiping piping, and preparing areas for painting. Changing stained ceiling tiles and performing exterior painting and maintenance are also core duties. The technician will assist other engineers with assigned tasks, hang pictures, white boards, etc., and provide proper care to assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms, keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe. Following inspection and service procedures outlined in preventative maintenance and loss control programs, and conducting or supporting the completion of these programs are essential. The role requires accurately completing tenant requests, repair work, and related records, regularly inspecting all areas of the building(s), communicating deficiencies and suggestions for improvements, and taking initiative to correct issues. Service procedures and techniques must be employed in accordance with established procedures, and logs on daily activities and events must be maintained. Effective communication to the appropriate parties regarding the status and activity of building operations and conditions, and prompt reporting of potential or existing problems are crucial. The technician must be 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. Responding to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including snow and ice removal), power outages, and other related situations, including clean-up activities, is also a requirement. The role promotes and maintains a high standard in the operation and appearance of the properties and fosters positive relations with tenants through proactive communication, routine follow-up, and a high level of customer service.

Requirements

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.)
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.

Nice To Haves

A plus if candidate is familiar with acoustical ceiling repairs
Familiarity of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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.
Perform other duties as assigned