Cushman & Wakefield · 3 months ago
General Maintenance Technician
Client Site - USA - IL - Elwood - 22500 Stepan Drive
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.50/hr - $30/hr
2+ years expCushman & Wakefield is a leading facility services company, and they are seeking a General Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance of facility systems. The role involves inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, electrical, and other systems, as well as performing various maintenance tasks to ensure the safety and functionality of the client's building infrastructure.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Inspect, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair all types of facility systems including HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire, life, safety, boilers, refrigeration units, compressors, motors and pumps and all associated controls and provide facility maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping and snow removal to maintain client’s building infrastructure and grounds
Attend and/or participate in safety training per C&W SERVICES policy
Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, functional and operational testing of facility systems and equipment
Utilize CMMS computer system to document tasks performed and maintain equipment histories including parts replaced, hours worked, time to respond, and time to complete
Responsible for completing and data input for all assigned work orders (both corrective and PM) in a timely manner
Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, safe and orderly manner
Utilize and have a general understanding of national and local codes for equipment repair. Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, state and municipal requirements and C&W SERVICES safety policies
Perform quality work and regularly communicate repair status of devices and systems to supervisor/Manager
Must be able to work with informal and formal teams, with other employees and customer representatives from various departments demonstrating a professional demeanor at all times
May be required to work with and coordinate activities of other vendors including specialists
Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor/Manager in response to the needs of the client
Perform daily survey of buildings to identify repair and preventive maintenance tasks
Report to supervisor/Manager on a regular basis (daily/weekly) on conditions relative to general operations
Responsible for participating, seeking and coordinating training and continued professional development in the areas of advancing technology, safety, and general skill improvement
Available for ON CALL duty on nights, weekends and holidays to address emergencies
Possible flexible hours to accommodate client needs
Qualification
Required
Good general working knowledge of all trades
Proven mechanical ability and aptitude
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others
Demonstrates attention to detail
Understands business implications and decisions
Develops and implements cost saving measures
Conserves organizational resources
2-5 years related experience and/or training at a semi-skilled level of experience of general maintenance in a commercial facility setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by supervisor/Manager in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Increase knowledge and operation of specialized equipment through study of all manufacturer manuals and installer instructions
Must be able to perform the following physical activities during a normal work-day: stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance, talk, hear and smell
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds 1/3 of time at work
Must have the following vision requirement: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception
Must be able to perform duties under the following environmental conditions Work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places with potential exposure to work environments containing fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock and occasional loud noise
Preferred
Good computer skills are required; operating knowledge and trouble-shooting of equipment via Building Management System preferred
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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