Lead Base Building Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Rialto, CA

8d • $42 - $49

About The Position

The Lead Base Building Technician oversees all base building activities and directs two base building technicians. The role uses working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair primary building systems, with considerable experience in life-safety systems required. The technician leads daily work assignments, monitors completion and quality, minimizes customer impact, and communicates project status and operational conditions to relevant parties and the supervisor or manager.

The position maintains, troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs building equipment and systems, including electrical distribution, generators, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarms, and related equipment. It also involves work-order review and completion, estimating labor and materials, ordering parts, following established standards and safety procedures, and supporting training and professional development for the team. The role may include light upgrades and facility repairs, and requires flexibility for shifts, holidays, weekends, on-call emergencies, and client needs.

The job requires a high school diploma, GED, or approved equivalent. An associate degree in Electronics, Industrial Electricity, or Industrial Maintenance is preferred but not required. Universal CFC certification and additional electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or refrigeration certifications are preferred. The position includes physical work such as lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and moving between departments, floors, and properties. Compensation is $42.03–$49.45; eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or approved equivalent.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Considerable experience with life-safety systems.
• Experience and proficiency in HVAC and refrigeration, plumbing, fire alarms and sprinkler systems, roof systems, electrical distribution, carpentry, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, industrial tools, preventive and predictive maintenance, and compressed air systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) and local and state codes.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic equipment, shop math, fasteners, measurements, and parts nomenclature.
• Ability to lead and coordinate the daily work of two base building technicians.
• Ability to use all Microsoft Office applications proficiently.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently with customers, team members, and management.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be available for on-call duty for emergencies.
• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps and ladders, and frequently lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform work while wearing required PPE, which may include a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite-toe shoes.
• Ability to crouch, bend, and reach to install and move equipment; travel between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and type on a computer for 1–2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Electronics, Industrial Electricity, or Industrial Maintenance.
• Universal CFC certification.
• Additional certification in one or more of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the base building team, including two technicians; track daily work, assign tasks, and verify work is completed properly and efficiently with little customer impact.
• Maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, and transformers; understand wiring methods and materials.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on generators, compressors, water heaters, pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment.
• Inspect fire alarm, HVAC, and plumbing systems to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves client-prescribed environmental conditions.
• Maintain and repair air handling units, exhaust fans, fan coil units, reheat coils, and related air-handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, breakroom equipment, roofs, drains, windows, doors, gates, bollards, and fencing.
• Perform light facility upgrades, which may include moving furniture, painting, or hanging pictures and other items.
• Use power and shop tools and test equipment safely, including multimeters, meggers, drills, saws, and impact drivers.
• Order parts and coordinate repairs; review work orders, estimate time and materials, and order necessary supplies.
• Perform repairs according to established standards; help formulate work standards and procedures and provide work-order feedback about service-delivery discrepancies.
• Communicate project status professionally and promptly, and report operational conditions to a supervisor or manager regularly.
• Follow company and customer safety guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures; perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Participate in, seek, and coordinate training and continued professional development for self and team members.
• Be available for on-call duty at night, on weekends, and on holidays to address emergencies; work shifts, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as client and job needs demand.
• Complete accurate and timely administrative duties, including time accounting and work orders; maintain positive customer and employee relations and acceptable attendance.
• Use Microsoft Office applications proficiently and communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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