Maintenance Technician, Hilldale

About WS Development

Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class installations and activations. Established in 1990, WS is a vertically-integrated company that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 20 million square feet of existing space and an additional five million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country.

WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence.

We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background and life experiences. Or for any other reason

Overview

We are looking for a team-oriented Maintenance Technician for our Madison location, at the Hilldale Shopping Center. We are looking for professionals who are great communicators, problem solvers, and who take a proactive approach to their work as we continue to take the property to the next level.

Key Position Accountabilities (including, but not limited to the below):

• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment to perform minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of the property’s interior and exterior.
• Will be required when needed to work weekends and/or evenings as required by management and respond to emergency maintenance related situations as needed.
• Perform variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior/exterior areas of the property including, but not limited to, painting, drywall, tile work, light bulb replacement, plumbing, door repairs, including parking lot and sidewalk repair.
• Can read blueprints of buildings and underground utilities for the property.
• Follow and adhere to all OSHA required guidelines.
• Operate lift equipment and ladders to perform preventative maintenance and make repairs.
• Inspect and maintain interior/exterior areas regarding cleanliness and risk management issues and inform departmental management of priority repair issues.
• Maintain roof drains on all buildings and clean all catch basins monthly on property for backups and good condition. Perform emergency roof patching as needed.
• Inspect all service courts, making sure that service courts are clean and safe for Tenants.
• Maintain all common areas, sprinkler rooms and electrical rooms for safety and cleanliness.
• Purchase and pick-up supplies and materials as needed to perform specific tasks.
• General knowledge of plumbing and drain systems a plus to help with maintaining public restrooms across the property.
• General knowledge to inspect, repair and maintain electrical, HVAC and other utility services a plus.
• Create and implement checklists regarding daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as related to the property’s specific needs.
• Making sure that Housekeeping is maintaining the grounds to high standards. Follow up with housekeeping on all projects for the property.
• Able to offer assistance to customers by answering questions to create excellent customer service and goodwill.
• Maintain a professional, cooperative working relationship with management, co-workers and tenants.

Immediate Opportunity/Initial Success:

You will have an immediate opportunity to jump in and help on a wide range of projects as the right hand to the Property Operations & Tenant Construction Manager. For example, assisting management with our work order process for the property will be an immediate chance to streamline process and create value.

• Strong problem-solving skills. Organizational skills a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Can-do attitude, initiative, humility, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and an adaptability to change.
• Good oral and interpersonal skills; bilingual language skills a plus; English speaking skills a must.

• Must have discretion and ability to keep sensitive information strictly confidential.