Workplace Services Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to assist with the operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, grounds, and maintenance equipment for assigned properties/facilities. This role involves assisting with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems, including packaging and handling machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, grounds equipment, and HVAC. The technician will also clean, lubricate, and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices, and assist with the installation and modification of building equipment and systems. Responsibilities include replacing and repairing building finishes, troubleshooting and evaluating maintenance operations for savings opportunities, and maintaining fire and life safety systems. The role requires responding immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests, inspecting buildings and equipment, and performing carpentry and snow removal when necessary. The technician must comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and Company directives, practice safe work habits, and be able to use technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and building automation systems. Completion of C&W Safety Training and compliance with the C&W Uniform Dress Code are mandatory.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of related experience in a commercial property setting
Technical, vocational or on-the-job training in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (commercial license may be required) and good driving record with periodic checks
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
Ability to use technology such as; smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.

Nice To Haves

May be 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 on-call duties

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include: packaging and handling machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, grounds equipment, and HVAC.
Clean, lubricate, and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices.
Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems.
Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, wall paper, and can paint walls, piping, floors and equipment.
Troubleshoot, evaluate, and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities.
Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned.
Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, preventative maintenance, etc.
Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems such as; Fire alarm systems, fire pumps and related fire protection system equipment as assigned.
Perform carpentry and snow removal when necessary.
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits.
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.