Local 68 Apprentice Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • Weehawken, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Local 68 Apprentice Engineer performs general building maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping, and minor repair work under close supervision. The role supports engineers with general labor and project tasks, including moving materials, running errands, handling vacancy cleanups, and responding to customer service requests and emergencies. Duties include maintaining door hardware, painting, replacing lamps and ballasts, moving and setting up furniture and modular systems, and policing landscaping, sidewalks, common areas, and parking facilities. Snow removal and leaf sweeping are performed as needed. The position requires compliance with applicable codes, regulations, company directives, safety practices, annual safety training, and the company uniform dress code.

The scheduled shift is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The apprentice may be the only maintenance staff member on duty during some shifts and may need to work extended periods without relief in priority or emergency situations, including overtime-type assignments. Shift work, standby, or on-call duties may be required.

The role operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment, and regularly involves travel outdoors between properties in varying weather conditions. Physical tasks include stooping, standing, climbing, frequently lifting at least 50 pounds, crouching, reaching, and moving between departments, floors, and properties. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Compensation is $18.70–$22.00, subject to factors described in the posting; the company will not pay less than minimum wage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Participation in an apprentice program or trade school.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to stoop, stand, and climb; frequently lift at least 50 pounds; and safely install rigging or lifting devices.
• Ability to crouch and reach to install or move equipment, including by bending at the waist, legs, and spine.
• Ability to speak clearly and understand information presented orally and in writing.
• Ability to read printed material, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to travel between properties outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• May need to work extended periods without relief during priority or emergency situations; shift work, standby, or on-call duties may be required.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related experience in a commercial property setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance under close supervision.
• Perform custodial, groundskeeping, maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair work.
• Perform general labor assigned by engineers, including loading, unloading, and moving materials and running errands for projects.
• Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys.
• Perform interior and exterior painting, including paint selection, surface preparation, and minor repairs to wood, metal, and drywall.
• Replace light bulbs, lamps, and ballasts, and clean fixtures.
• Move furniture and break down or set up modular systems.
• Perform vacancy cleanup and organization.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations and assigned customer service requests.
• Police landscaping, sidewalks, common areas, and parking facilities.
• Perform snow removal and leaf sweeping as needed.
• Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency requirements, company directives, and safe work practices.
• Use technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, and building automation systems.
• Complete required C&W Safety Training annually.
• Comply with the C&W Uniform Dress Code and maintain a neat, clean appearance on the property.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may have paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay; the company will not pay less than minimum wage.

What This Job Offers

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