Lead Technician

Job Title

Lead Technician

Job Description Summary

C&W Services customer is seeking an experienced person to fill the Lead Engineer role for a client site in the academic/life science sector. The right candidate must work well within a team, give direction to junior staff, and most importantly train the staff in the proper operation of all building and technical systems. The candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day maintenance and operations of all buildings and associated systems. They will assign and supervise the work of Building Engineers and/or Maintenance Technicians and coordinate and/or perform a variety of tenant services for a respective site or group of buildings.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for a site or assigned group of buildings. Building systems include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, and fire protection.
• Promote, establish, and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication and routine follow-up.
• Ensure the proper installation, fabrication, construction, and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Review drawings, plans and collaborate with customers facilities and engineering departments.
• Assign and monitor preventive maintenance and repair work schedules for site staff.
• Oversee organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance, and repair work and related records for the site.
• Assist Building Engineers and/or perform the troubleshooting of building systems as needed.
• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements.
• Communicate regularly with the Facility Manager(s) on the status and activity of the mechanical operations of all buildings and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Contribute to the collective effort of maintaining exemplary operating and maintenance standards by communicating general property deficiencies to building staff, Property Managers, Director, Engineering, etc.
• Coordinate the day-to-day coverage of respective site/buildings to ensure proper coverage.

• Available for various shifts and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including snow and ice removal), power outage, and other related situations including clean-up activities.
• Coordinate and maintain the day-to-day upkeep, organization, and safety of the in-house workspaces, penthouse equipment rooms and base building areas.
• Procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment, and tools. Submit for review and approval by Operations Manager
• Maintain a logbook on daily activities/events.
• Promote and contribute toward overall effort in maintaining a high standard in the operation and appearance of the building(s) and grounds as well as tenant relations through daily work practices.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with building management, co-workers, and vendors
• Ability to work independently as well as a productive member of a team.
• Be able to coordinate projects or tasks efficiently and optimize the performance of others.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with CMMS and Work Order Management systems
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC and Life Safety codes.

Qualification

• Qualified individual must have at least 5 years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, building and floors to facilitate work.

 Education (Preferred)

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• No specific requirements

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