Maintenance Technician, Multifamily, Madison, WI

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician (Multifamily) in Madison, WI supports operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs across commercial buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, grounds, and maintenance equipment for assigned properties. • Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems, including packaging and handling machinery, plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, grounds equipment, and HVAC. • Clean, lubricate, and service pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices. • Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems. • Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, wallpaper,Bake paint walls, piping, floors, and equipment. • Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to maintenance operations<List>6>and implement savings opportunities. • Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests. • Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions and perform preventative maintenance. • Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems, including fire alarms and fire pumps. • Perform carpentry and snow removal as needed. • Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency directives, and company policies while practicing safe work habits. • Utilize technology such as smartphones, tablets, computers, web‑based applications, and building automation systems. • Complete all required C&W safety training annually. • Follow C&W uniform dress code and maintain a neat, clean appearance on the property.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸preventative maintenance
• ▸equipment servicing
• ▸system installation
• ▸fire safety
• ▸building automation

What You Bring

Key competencies include technical proficiency, initiative, flexibility, multitasking, a sense of urgency, and a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a commercial property setting and technical or vocational training in areas such as HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair. A valid driver’s license and basic computer skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word are required. The role operates primarily in a professional office environment using standard office equipment while also requiring frequent movement, standing, and manual handling on site. Physical demands include communicating, operating computers, moving about, and extending arms, with occasional stationary periods. • Demonstrate competent knowledge of tools and equipment used in facility and ground maintenance. • Technical Proficiency. • Multi‑Tasking. • Sense of Urgency. • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. • Minimum 2 years of related experience in a commercial property setting. • Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair. • Valid driver’s license (commercial license may be required) with a good driving record. • Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Requirements

• ▸hvac
• ▸electrical
• ▸mechanical
• ▸plumbing
• ▸excel
• ▸high school

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid time off. Compensation ranges from $42,432 to $49,920, with pay aligned to location, experience, and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance with minimum wage requirements.

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