Maintenance Assistant

Job Description
PROPERTY NAME: Biscayne Apartments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform general building maintenance under close supervision
Perform custodial duties, grounds, maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair work
Perform general labor work as assigned by the engineers, including loading, unloading, and moving materials and running errands for projects
Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys
Perform interior and exterior painting to include; experience with all types of paint, matching paint type to proper application, surface preparation, including wood, metal and drywall, and minor repair work in wood, metal, and drywall
Replace light bulbs/lamps/ballasts and cleaning fixtures
Move furniture, modular system break down and set up
Perform vacancy clean up and organization
Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned
Police landscaping, sidewalks, common area, and parking facilities
Perform snow removal/leaf sweeping as needed
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
Ability to use technology such as; smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.
Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Technical Proficiency
Initiative
Flexibility
Multi-Tasking
Sense of Urgency
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Participation in apprentice program or trade school
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
1+ year of related experience in a commercial property setting preferred
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Mechanically Inclined
May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or stand-by or on-call duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6 months related experience or training

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s license
• EPA 608 – Minimum Type II preferred (in some states)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Scope of the person’s authority, including a list of jobs that report to this job).

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, moderate standing, reaching, walking, stooping, and lifting, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

(The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; and occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

It is recommended that the Maintenance Assistant possess the following tools:

• Assorted screwdrivers – Phillips & Flat:

Small & Large

• Razor Knife
• Pliers 6″-8″
• Saw-hacksaw and wood saw
• Adjustable wrench
• Needle nose pliers
• Assorted Nut Drivers
• Wire cutters
• Socket sets
• Wire strippers/crimpers
• Allen wrenches
• Flash light
• Electric Multi-Meter
• 6″ and 24″ levels
• Manifold gauge set
• Tape measure
• Claw Hammer
• Wood chisel
• Cordless drill

Keyhole saw

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

* Technical Proficiency
* Initiative
* Flexibility
* Multi-Tasking
* Sense of Urgency
IMPORTANT EDUCATION
* High School Diploma or GED equivalent
* Participation in apprentice program or trade school
IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
* 1+ year of related experience in a commercial property setting preferred, May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or stand-by or on-call duties, * Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
* Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
* Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work
* Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
* Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
* Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics, * Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 6 months related experience or training
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
* Valid Driver’s license
* EPA 608 – Minimum Type II preferred (in some states), * Ability to sit for extended periods of time, moderate standing, reaching, walking, stooping, and lifting, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision
* Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, * Pliers 6″-8″
* Saw-hacksaw and wood saw
* Adjustable wrench
* Needle nose pliers
* Assorted Nut Drivers
* Wire cutters
* Socket sets
* Wire strippers/crimpers
* Allen wrenches
* Flash light
* Electric Multi-Meter
* 6″ and 24″ levels
* Manifold gauge set
* Tape measure
* Claw Hammer
* Wood chisel
* Cordless drill
* Keyhole saw