Maintenance Helper

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title
Maintenance Helper

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Create corrective work orders to document all required repairs needed on a given piece of equipment or in the building
  
• 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
  
• Oversee and/or assist more senior staff in repairs
  
• Take responsibility to maintain the cleanliness of all back of house areas, this includes cleaning, and any other task to maintain the area
  
• Work towards mastering the skills of more senior workers
  
• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, opening doors and assisting when possible
  
• Replace Ceiling tiles
  
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe
  
• 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 report 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 afterhours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather, power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations
  
• Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  
  Requirements and Qualifications:
  
  • High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred
    
  • A minimum of 1-3 years in a commercial office environment or equivalent
    
  • Willing to attend schooling to gain knowledge and advance throughout the organization
    
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and deal effectively with multiple, simultaneous deadlines and projects. Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities and optimize the performance of others
    
  • Strong technical and problem-solving abilities including those related to mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems
    
  • Intermediate skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communications
    
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed
    
  • Demonstrate exemplary tenant relation skills. Project a positive appearance and attitude always
    
  • Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools
    
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record when required
    
    
    Physical Requirements:
    
    • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands
      
    • Regular use of various machinery and tools, including but not limited to, a snow blower
      
    • Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell
      
    • 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
      
    • Occasionally required to work around vibration or noise as well as dust
      
    • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
      
    • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. ---Involves movement between departments, buildings, and floors to facilitate work
      
    • May require the ability to operate a vehicle (i.e. truck, van, utility cart, etc.) or small tractor Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function in a satisfactory manner
      
      
      The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
      
      The compensation for the position is: $32.00/hour.
      
      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 disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
      
      The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
      
      The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
      
      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.
      
      In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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