Lead Base Building Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Bessemer, AL

3d•$31 - $36

About The Position

The Lead Base Building Technician oversees all base building activities and directs two base building technicians. The role uses working knowledge to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair primary mechanical and electrical building systems, and requires considerable experience with life-safety systems. The technician leads and tracks daily team work, assigns tasks, and verifies work is completed properly and efficiently with minimal customer impact. The position includes maintaining and inspecting electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm, sprinkler, generator, compressed-air, and other building systems; completing preventive maintenance and repairs; ordering parts and supplies; and communicating project and operational status. The role also includes administrative work, customer and employee relations, safety compliance, and coordinating continued training and professional development for the team. The position requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed, including on-call duty for emergencies. Work may involve moving throughout departments, floors, and properties, working in fluctuating temperatures, and performing physical maintenance tasks while wearing required PPE.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or approved equivalent.
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems, including HVAC and refrigeration, plumbing, fire alarms and sprinkler systems, roof systems, electrical distribution, and compressed-air systems.
Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, carpentry, blueprint and electrical schematic reading, and industrial tools.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) and applicable local and state codes.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools, electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic equipment, shop math, fasteners, measurements, and parts nomenclature.
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently with relevant parties.
Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required, and to be available for on-call duty at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps and ladders, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform tasks 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 or move equipment; travel between departments, floors, and properties averaging 6 to 12 miles per day; work in fluctuating temperatures; and type on a computer for 1 to 2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead base building activities and direct two base building technicians, including tracking daily work, assigning tasks, and verifying completion.
Troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm, and other building systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, and transformers; inspect generators, compressors, water heaters, pumps, motors, and valves.
Maintain and repair air-handling units, exhaust fans, fan coil units, reheat coils, and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair plumbing systems, breakroom equipment, roofs, drains, windows, doors, gates, bollards, and fencing.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspect building systems to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and meets client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Use power and shop tools and test equipment safely; perform light upgrades and other assigned facility work.
Review work orders, estimate time and materials, order supplies and parts, and complete repairs to established standards.
Provide work-order feedback about service-delivery discrepancies and assist in formulating work standards and procedures.
Communicate project status and operational conditions to relevant parties and report regularly to a supervisor or manager.
Ensure compliance with company and customer regulations, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Complete time accounting, work-order documentation, and other administrative duties accurately and promptly.
Maintain positive customer and employee relations and meet attendance expectations.
Participate in, seek, and coordinate training and professional development for self and team members.
Work flexible shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed, and be available for on-call emergency duty.
Support short- and long-range planning and employee development in support of company goals.