Local 68 Apprentice Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • Weehawken, NJ

11d • $19 - $22

About The Position

The Local 68 Apprentice Engineer performs general building maintenance and related custodial, groundskeeping, and minor repair work under close supervision. The position supports engineers with general labor and project tasks, responds to emergencies and customer service requests, and helps maintain building interiors, exteriors, common areas, and parking facilities. The role may be the only maintenance staff position on duty during some shifts and may involve extended work without relief during priority or emergency situations, overtime assignments, shift work, standby, or on-call duties.

The scheduled shift is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role operates in a professional office environment, uses standard office equipment, and regularly requires travel between properties outdoors in varying weather conditions. Physical tasks include standing, stooping, climbing, lifting at least 50 pounds, crouching, reaching, and moving between departments, floors, and properties.

Cushman & Wakefield offers eligible employees access to a range of benefits, which generally includes 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 for this position is $18.70–$22.00, subject to factors such as location, collective bargaining coverage, experience, and qualifications.

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 of equipment; and safely install rigging or lifting devices.
• Ability to crouch and reach to install or move equipment by bending at the waist or bending the legs and spine.
• Ability to move between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand.
• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing.
• Ability to read printed material, drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to work extended periods without relief during priority or emergency situations, and to perform overtime-type assignments, shift work, standby, or on-call duties when required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance under close supervision.
• Perform custodial duties, grounds maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair work.
• Perform general labor as assigned by engineers, including loading, unloading, and moving materials and running project errands.
• Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys.
• Perform interior and exterior painting, including selecting suitable paint, preparing surfaces, and carrying out 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 related to building operations.
• Use technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, and building automation systems.
• Complete required C&W Safety Training annually as scheduled.
• Follow the C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance on the property outside working hours.

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 receive paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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