Building Maintenance Technician

Building Maintenance Technician

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with Flexibility

Velociti Services is seeking a dependable, hands-on Building Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations and upkeep of a commercial property. This position is responsible for performing routine building maintenance, minor repairs, janitorial porter services, and basic landscaping tasks to help maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment for tenants and visitors.

The ideal candidate has a general maintenance background, is comfortable handling a variety of tasks, communicates professionally with tenants and property management, and understands when a repair requires a qualified specialist or third-party contractor.

• Building Maintenance and Repairs
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water treatment systems within the limits of training, skills, and applicable certifications.
• Complete minor repairs and general handyman tasks, including small drywall repairs, painting, caulking, and minor appliance installations.
• Identify maintenance issues, assess the scope of work, and report repairs that require specialized expertise or an outside contractor.
• Follow established maintenance schedules and respond to service requests as assigned.
• Janitorial and Porter Services
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of restrooms, common areas, building entrances, and other designated spaces.
• Perform routine porter duties according to the established service schedule.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs and emergency requests as assigned and as availability permits.
• Landscaping and Exterior Upkeep
• Perform light landscaping and exterior maintenance, including blowing debris, sweeping sidewalks and entrances, and maintaining the appearance of common areas.
• Set irrigation timers and perform minor irrigation system troubleshooting and repairs within the scope of the technician's abilities.
• Report major landscaping, irrigation, or exterior maintenance issues for correction by a third-party contractor.
• Communication and Customer Service
• Communicate professionally and clearly with tenants, property management, AREAS representatives, and Velociti Services management.
• Receive and relay tenant maintenance requests to the appropriate property management contacts.
• Report emergencies promptly and follow established emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate with designated AREAS personnel when third-party contractor assistance is needed.
• Provide updates on work completed, outstanding repairs, and issues requiring additional support.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements.
• Complete and maintain all mandatory Velociti Services safety and technical training.
• Perform work only within the limits of assigned responsibilities, training, qualifications, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and promptly report potential hazards.

• Previous experience in building maintenance, commercial facilities maintenance, property maintenance, or general repair work preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Ability to perform light handyman work, including painting, caulking, minor drywall repairs, and similar tasks.
• Ability to perform light janitorial, porter, and exterior upkeep duties as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize when a task requires specialized expertise.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, customer-service-oriented approach when interacting with tenants, management, and contractors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow established schedules, and respond appropriately to urgent requests.
• Willingness to complete required company safety and technical training.

Applicants for this role must be able to:

• Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments
• Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Approximately equal amount of time sitting and walking
• Requires ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone and walkie-talkie
• Close visual work on a computer terminal
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised…