Cushman & Wakefield
A global commercial real‑estate firm delivering services from leasing to asset and facilities management.
Maintenance Assistant
Assist with resident maintenance, move‑ins, repairs, and property upkeep.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Maintenance Assistant supports residents by ensuring quality move‑ins, resident satisfaction, and prompt service, helping Cushman & Wakefield deliver superior customer service. The role operates within a professional office setting, using standard office equipment and regularly traveling between properties, often in varying weather conditions. • Prepare market‑ready apartments (paint, carpet repair, cleaning, minor repairs, housekeeping) to ensure quality move‑in experiences. • Respond promptly and professionally to resident service requests. • Perform basic maintenance tasks including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and snow removal as needed. • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and operation of grounds, pools/hot tubs, common areas, and dog park amenities. • Report maintenance concerns in vacant units, model homes, and common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor. • Complete scheduled maintenance assignments as directed by the supervisor. • Follow state, local, and federal fair‑housing laws and all safety policies and procedures. • Attend required training programs and represent the company professionally at all times. • Dress according to company appearance standards and safeguard all tools and equipment. • Write routine reports and correspondence; read and interpret manuals, policies, and diagrams. • Apply common‑sense judgment to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve routine problems. • Safely lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lb frequently and work in various physical positions (standing, sitting, climbing stairs).
Key Responsibilities
- ▸move‑in prep
- ▸resident service
- ▸plumbing
- ▸hvac
- ▸electrical
- ▸carpentry
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a high school diploma, GED, or relevant trade/technical education, possess related experience, and have certifications such as EPA 608 Type II, CPO, or local equivalents. • Possess a valid driver’s license and basic math skills for calculations and measurements.
Requirements
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸basic math
- ▸high school
- ▸epa 608
- ▸cpo
- ▸related experience
Benefits
The position offers a compensation range of $17.95–$20.00 per hour, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid time off, and adheres to equal‑opportunity employment policies.
Work Environment
Field