Facilities Technician

Location

Ridgedale Center - 12401 Wayzata Blvd, 2nd Floor, Business Headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager or Manager on Duty with the implementation of safety plans, operating standards and guidelines, troubleshooting, repairs, and performing preventative maintenance required to maintain the physical assets of the property.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various building systems.
• Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and maintain cleanliness of property.
• Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior and exterior areas of the property including, but not limited to, painting, drywall, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing repairs, clearing drain stoppages, lighting, flooring, and roof.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Repair, modify, and move retail merchandising units as needed.
• Assist in the setup of events and install/take‑down mall decor.
• Perform interior and exterior custodial duties such as sweeping, vacuuming, steam cleaning, gathering and emptying trash, operating a compactor, and landscaping.
• Assist with snow removal by vehicle and/or by hand (if applicable).
• Embody and support Brookfield Properties’ Safety, Health, and Environment Policy.
• Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (including OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment.
• Engage in training and continuing education to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work safely.
• Assist with emergency planning and response in coordination with the management team.
• Some shift work, evenings, weekends, and emergency response are required.
• Provide assistance and interact with the public and tenants as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HVAC Certification required.
• ClassC Boiler’s License preferred.
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of experience in building maintenance or a related field.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to communicate information clearly with management, employees, tenants, and external contacts.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, plans, and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions.
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently.
• 2‑year Tech School graduate or trade certificate is a plus.
• OSHA General Industries 10‑Hour course is a plus.
• Familiar with, or ability to learn, Microsoft Outlook (email).
• Bilingual welcomed.

• Nimble Learning
• Collaboration
• Driving Results
• Customer Focus

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb, smell, stoop, kneel, bend, balance, crouch, or crawl.
• May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits beginning day
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• 401(k) – company matching, vests on day
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• Career development programs.
• Charitable donation matching.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time).
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family planning assistance (IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options).
• Wellness and mental‑health resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Childcare assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.