Building Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Building Maintenance Technician

• Performs maintenance and repair of all general maintenance of all buildings in assigned portfolio which consists of 45 buildings in the Waltham & Lexington Areas
• 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.
• Ensure all front and back of house areas are maintained with exception appearance, this includes but not limited to painting, patching, wiping piping, preparing all areas properly to paint.
• Changing ceiling tiles that are stained
• A plus if candidate is familiar with acoustical ceiling repairs
• Exterior painting and maintenance of assigned properties
• Assist other engineer with assigned tasks
• Hang pictures, white boards etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer.
• A minimum of 1 year 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.
• Ability to participate in on‑call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during on‑call period (e.g. 7:00am – 3:30pm or 12:00pm – 8:30pm, etc.)
• Familiarity of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations preferred.
• 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, including but not limited to, a snow blower.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when required.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and…