Maintenance Technician (entry-level)

Posted 14-Dec-2023 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Menlo Park - California - United States of America ABOUT THE ROLE Performs non-technical general building maintenance, light custodial and minor repair duties.
Works under close supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Aligns with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Performs general labor work as assigned including loading, unloading and moving materials.
Runs errands to support projects.
Patrols grounds, common areas and parking facilities.
Identifies and reports maintenance hazards or other property condition concerns.
Paints and patches drywall.
Performs other minor repairs under supervision.
Facilitates office access and office moves by providing moving crates, assembling furniture, office keys, nameplates, waste organization etc.
Maintains inventory.
Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Prepares meetings and conference rooms, arranging tables and chairs as requested.
May set up audio/visual equipment, flip charts and TV’s within conference rooms and pick up when completed.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and team members in a timely manner via account specific communication platforms.
Actively communicates with supervisor and team members in a timely manner.
Performs exterior and interior site walks to identify and create corrective maintenance work orders Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
May provide informal assistance such as technical mentorship and/or training to coworkers.
May coordinate work and assign tasks.
WHAT YOU'LL DO To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
Preventative maintenance, basic repairs, cosmetic upkeep, and installations.
Ability to handle hand/power tools and some maintenance related machinery General labor work WHAT YOU'LL NEED Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Education and Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Handyman and/or related work experience CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES N/A COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
Ability to solve problems in standard situations.
Requires basic analytical skills.
OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
or more.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
SAFETY Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work.
This includes but is not limited to: 1.
Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level, 2.
Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times, 3.
Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing, and assessment, etc.
4.
Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.
*California Residents: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training and experience.
The salary range is $35 - $37 per hour.
The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience.
CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process.
If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.
com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.
S.
) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.
If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.