Facilities Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a Facilities Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in New York, New York.

Overview

This role involves performing hands-on maintenance and repairs to ensure the smooth operation of clients' facilities. The technician will handle various building systems, respond to service requests, and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for occupants.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily building inspections across all floors, common areas, restrooms, and critical systems rooms to identify maintenance needs.
• Manage work orders using Nuvolo, including prioritizing, performing repairs, and documenting progress with notes and photos.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems, troubleshoot thermostats, review building management system alarms, and respond to comfort issues.
• Perform plumbing maintenance such as repairing leaks, maintaining fixtures, servicing pumps, unclogging drains, and adjusting restroom partitions.
• Complete general maintenance tasks including painting, ceiling tile replacement, carpet repairs, window shade installation, and hardware adjustments.
• Replace lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches, and outlets, managing inventory of electrical supplies.
• Maintain appliances and specialty systems like ice machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and coffee equipment through inspections and minor repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• 1-3 years of hands-on building maintenance or facilities operations experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and general building maintenance practices with troubleshooting ability.
• Strong technical aptitude with hand and power tools, building automation systems, and diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and respond to urgent requests.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in mechanical spaces, and perform tasks requiring prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills with a professional demeanor when interacting with occupants, vendors, and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Nuvolo, Maximo, SAP, or similar.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) for communication and reporting.
• Technical certification or vocational training in facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing trades.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and interpreting system data, alarms, and control sequences.
• OSHA safety training, EPA certifications, or other relevant safety and technical credentials.
• Experience working in Class A commercial office buildings with tenant service standards and expectations.

For over 65 years, Talascend has been at the leading edge of recruiting in the technical sector. From our global offices on four continents, we match first class talent with the best job opportunities in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare and IT. In a market where demand for skills is high and supply low, we're helping our customers to connect with the right people and companies for them - bringing together hiring managers, HR strategists and technical professionals to help complete projects on time and on budget.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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