What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at H.W. Kaufman Group?
Kaufman Real Estate Management, the real estate arm for the H.W. Kaufman Group and its subsidiary companies, is expanding its department and seeking a commercial office building and residential maintenance technician. The ideal candidate will have; an extensive background in facilities and maintenance management of office properties, computer proficiency, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
This person should place emphasis on positive tenant experiences and proactive management of owned assets while enhancing the value of our properties in the commercial and residential space. This person is a hands-on, innovative, problem solver with a drive to provide strong customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the upkeep and maintenance of executive residences
- Management of the day-to-day tenant issues and maintenance for company owned Commercial office buildings
- Have experience and ability to schedule, assign and perform duties in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing
- Assist in vendor bidding, contract negotiations, and prepare and execute documents for approved property projects
- Manage effective communication with tenants, team members and outside managers
Qualifications
- College degree or industry certification preferred
- 5 years of related facilities or maintenance management experience in commercial office buildings
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-through skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact collaboratively with tenants, landlords and managers outside the company
- Experience with partition furniture preferred
- Prior experience with moves on a national level preferred
- Must have reliable personal transportation
- Some travel required (less than 10%)
Compensation
- Commensurate with background and experience
- Competitive base compensation
- Health benefits & 401K with employer match
- Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
- Many opportunities for career advancement
About Our Company
H.W. Kaufman Group is a powerful global network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance. With thousands of dedicated professionals across an extensive network of over 60 offices around the world, we lead by offering innovative solutions that are at the forefront of the industry. We are privately owned and thus free from the influence of Wall Street. This allows us the ability to adapt to constantly fluctuating market conditions. From brokerage, underwriting and real estate to claims, loss control and risk management services, our depth of services is unrivaled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The H.W. Kaufman Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status or condition protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
In addition, Kaufman will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
