Maintenance Mechanic

Cushman & Wakefield•Washington, DC

11d•$29 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible to perform non-technical general building maintenance and repair duties, light maintenance activities, custodial duties and minor repairs. Perform general building maintenance under close supervision. Perform custodial duties, grounds maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair work. Perform general labor work as assigned by the engineers, including loading, unloading, and moving materials and running errands for projects. Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned. Police landscaping, sidewalks, common areas, and parking facilities. Perform snow removal and leaf sweeping as needed. Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations, and practice safe work habits. Ability to use technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc. Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually. Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Participation in apprentice program or trade school.
1+ year of related experience in a commercial property setting preferred.
Mechanically inclined.
Ability to use technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders), and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing.
Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.

Nice To Haves

May be the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime-type assignments); may require shift work and/or stand-by or on-call duties.

Responsibilities

Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys.
Perform interior and exterior painting to include: Experience with all types of paint, Matching paint type to proper application, Surface preparation, including wood, metal, and drywall, Minor repair work in wood, metal, and drywall.
Replace light bulbs, lamps, ballasts, and clean fixtures.
Move furniture and perform modular system breakdown and setup.
Perform vacancy cleanup and organization.