Building Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Gastonia, NC

4d•$27 - $32

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with operational & preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial/industrial buildings, industrial systems, grounds, and maintenance equipment for assigned properties/facilities. Shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift (potential for overtime/on-call hours)

Requirements

Technical, vocational, or on-the-job training in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building construction, & plumbing
3+ years of related experience in a property maintenance setting
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license (commercial license may be required) and good driving record with periodic checks
Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word
Current possession of EPA licensing or ability to become registered
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Technical proficiency with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing
Technical proficiency and comfort with troubleshooting various mechanical systems
Flexibility to provide critical services as needed
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work requests received
Sense of urgency & personal initiative to succeed

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include packaging and handling machinery, air compressors, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop equipment, grounds equipment, and HVAC systems among others
This position requires HVAC repair & mechanical troubleshooting skills
Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems
Ability to review, create, and maintain assigned work orders with associated paperwork within digital computerized maintenance management system
Ability to understand paperwork associated with a purchase order system
Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, wallpaper, and can paint walls, piping, floors and equipment
This position benefits from experience and/or certification on aerial & man-lifts
Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, perform both reactive & preventative maintenance
Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems such as fire alarm systems, fire pumps and related fire protection system equipment
Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance
Identify and work with potential outside contractors/vendors from sourcing to quotation to job completion
Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned, including a potential rotating on-call schedule
Ability to use technology such as: smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
Complete all required safety training as scheduled monthly/annually
Comply with company dress code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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