Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd Shift

Cushman & Wakefield•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is searching for a maintenance mechanic to staff one of its customers landmark properties. This is a union location with great wages, benefits, free schooling, pension and future growth opportunities with the larger portfolio of over 140 engineering staff. This is a Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm shift. The role involves maintaining and monitoring common building areas and assisting in the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying, and fire protection. The mechanic will perform and/or assist in the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting, and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment. This includes performing various maintenance services such as HVAC maintenance and repair, and providing tenant services as required. The role requires receiving work assignments, planning and generating work to be performed, and obtaining necessary tools, equipment, and materials. Assignments and paperwork must be completed in a timely manner. The mechanic will also assist in monitoring contractors, inspecting work, and generating deficiency lists. Proper care of assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms is expected, and the shop, penthouse equipment rooms, and common areas must be kept clean, organized, and safe. Following inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs is crucial. The role involves conducting and/or providing support in the day-to-day completion, organization, and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control. Tenant requests, repair work, and related records must be accurately completed. Compliance with applicable government/local authority requirements and other records for assigned properties is necessary. Regular inspection of all areas of the site/building(s) and communication of deficiencies, along with suggestions for improvements and initiative to correct them, is expected. Service procedures and techniques must be employed in accordance with established procedures, and logs on daily activities and events must be maintained. Effective communication to the appropriate party/parties regarding the status and activity of building operations and conditions is required, along with prompt reporting of any potential or existing problems. Availability for various shifts, filling in for other staff, and working extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays is necessary to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs. Responding to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including snow and ice removal), power outages, and other related situations, including clean-up activities, is part of the role. Promoting and maintaining a high standard in the operation and appearance of the properties, and establishing and maintaining positive relations with tenants through proactive communication, routine follow-up, and a high level of customer service are key aspects of the position. Other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician
A minimum of 1-3 years equivalent training experience required including working knowledge of commercial office building systems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a productive member of a team.
Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, and prioritize in a demanding work environment.
Familiarity of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations preferred.
Technical and problem solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems.
Basic skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communication.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Flexibility to work at various properties that may be assigned from time to time.
Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor common building areas
Assist in the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties, including HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection.
Perform and/or assist in the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
Perform various maintenance services including HVAC maintenance and repair and perform tenant services as required.
Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials.
Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms.
Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe.
Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs.
Conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control.
Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required.
Follow applicable government / local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned properties.
Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and communicate deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate.
Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
Be available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed.
Respond to after hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including but not limited to snow and ice removal) power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation and appearance of the properties.
Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.