Building Technician

Gillon Property Group • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Technician keeps the buildings and common areas of Country Club Plaza safe, clean, and fully operational. This is a generalist trades role: the Technician performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems at a large, high-traffic commercial property. The work is hands-on and varied, and it calls for a skilled tradesperson who moves confidently between disciplines and takes pride in the day-to-day condition of a landmark place. The Technician reports to the Building Engineer and works as part of the property operations team, responding to tenant requests and keeping the Plaza reliable and well-presented for merchants and the millions of visitors who come each year.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of commercial, retail, or institutional building maintenance experience.
• Generalist skill set across multiple building trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and standard maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work including climbing ladders, working at heights, and access to confined spaces.
• Availability for rotating on-call shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a retail or high-traffic commercial property.
• Additional preference for experience at a historic or landmark property.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• Trade certification or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
• Experience with building-automation systems (BAS or BMS).
• Familiarity with a computerized maintenance-management system (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems throughout the property.
• Complete work orders promptly, documenting repairs and labor in the computerized maintenance-management system (CMMS).
• Inspect building systems, equipment, and common areas daily; identify and report deficiencies and safety hazards.
• Carry out general building work, including carpentry, painting, patching, tile, and finish repairs.
• Maintain plumbing fixtures, clear drains, replace fixtures, and repair leaks.
• Make minor electrical repairs, including outlets, switches, light fixtures, and ballasts.
• Change filters, belts, and other consumables on schedule per the preventive-maintenance program.
• Monitor and adjust building-automation system (BAS) settings for tenant comfort and energy efficiency.
• Assist licensed technicians with HVAC servicing and chiller and boiler operations.
• Respond to tenant temperature concerns and make adjustments promptly.
• Keep public spaces, restrooms, corridors, and exterior areas clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Support seasonal readiness, including winterization, holiday lighting and decor, and irrigation.
• Coordinate with tenants to schedule and complete maintenance requests professionally and courteously.
• Escort and monitor third-party contractors and vendors working on the property.
• Communicate maintenance updates and estimated timelines to property management.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Three weeks of PTO per year, plus five sick days.
• Generous company-paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Competitive base pay, plus annual performance-based bonuses.
• Ongoing training, certification support, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed