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Union Maintenance Assistant

Cushman & Wakefield
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $74,000/yr($64,000/yr$74,000/yr)

About the role

Job Title

Union Maintenance Assistant

Job Description Summary

Responsible to perform non-technical general building maintenance and repair duties, light maintenance activities, custodial duties and minor repairs.

Job Description

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Participation in apprentice program or trade school

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

  • 1+ year of related experience in a commercial property setting preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform general building maintenance under close supervision

  • Perform custodial duties, grounds, maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair work

  • Perform general labor work as assigned by the engineers, including loading, unloading, and moving materials and running errands for projects

  • Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys

  • Perform interior and exterior painting to include:

    • Experience with all types of paint

    • Matching paint type to proper application

    • Surface preparation, including wood, metal and drywall

    • Minor repair work in wood, metal, and drywall

  • Replace light bulbs/lamps/ballasts and cleaning fixtures

  • Move furniture, modular system break down and set up

  • Perform vacancy clean up and organization

  • Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned

  • Police landscaping, sidewalks, common area, and parking facilities

  • Perform snow removal/leaf sweeping as needed

  • Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits

  • Ability to use technology such as:

    • Smart phones

    • Tablets

    • Computers

    • Web-based applications

    • Building automation systems

    • Etc.

  • Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually

  • Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Mechanically Inclined

  • May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts

  • May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments)

  • May require shift work and/or stand-by or on-call duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This job operates in a professional office environment

  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as:

    • Computers

    • Phones

    • Photocopiers

    • Filing cabinets

    • Fax machines

  • Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Requires the ability to perform a variety of physical activities, which may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting.

  • May involve moving and handling equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe manner.

  • Requires regular movement throughout the worksite, including between departments, floors, and properties, as needed to support business operations.

  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively with others in both oral and written formats.

  • Requires the ability to review, interpret, and understand information presented in written, electronic, and visual formats.

  • Requires the ability to maintain visual awareness sufficient to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER DUTIES

  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee

  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice




Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health,

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