Building Maintenance Technician

ManpowerGroup; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k)

Short-term disability

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to support facility upkeep and tenant satisfaction in New York, NY. The role involves inspections, managing work orders in Nuvolo, and hands-on maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, and general systems.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with building automation. The position requires a standard shift and potential OT as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• 1-3 years of hands-on building maintenance or facilities operations experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and general building maintenance practices with ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive daily building inspections across all areas to identify maintenance needs.
• Manage work orders in Nuvolo from start to finish with detailed notes and photos.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems and respond to comfort complaints.
• Perform plumbing maintenance including leaks, valves, and drains; service fixtures and sump pumps.
• Execute general maintenance tasks such as painting, ceiling tile replacement, and door hardware adjustments.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical work

Building maintenance practices

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Facilities operations experience

Tools

Nuvolo

Building automation systems

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Our client, a leading facilities management organization, is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Building Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the operations support team supporting facility upkeep and tenant satisfaction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proactive problem-solving, strong technical skills, and excellent communication, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician

Location: New York, NY

Pay Range: $22-24/hr

Shift: M-F (8am-5pm) or (10am-7pm)/ will need to do OT when needed

What's the Job?

• Conduct comprehensive daily building inspections of all floors, common areas, restrooms, pantries, exit routes, stairwells, and critical systems rooms to identify and address maintenance needs proactively

• Manage work orders in Nuvolo from start to finish—prioritizing assignments, performing repairs, documenting progress with detailed notes and photos, and ensuring timely closure of all tickets

• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems by checking temperatures across all floors, troubleshooting thermostats, replacing batteries, reviewing the Building Management System for alarms and faults, and responding to comfort complaints

• Perform plumbing maintenance including repairing leaks and faucets, maintaining flush valves and sensors, replacing batteries in fixtures, servicing ejector pumps, unclogging drains, and adjusting restroom partitions

• Execute general maintenance and repair tasks such as touch-up painting, ceiling tile replacement, carpet repairs, window shade installation, door hardware adjustments, key cutting, and storage locker maintenance

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent certification

• 1-3 years of hands-on building maintenance or facilities operations experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, and general building maintenance practices with ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs independently

• Strong technical aptitude with hand and power tools, building automation systems, and basic diagnostic equipment

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, respond to urgent requests, and manage a structured daily routine

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment

• Hands-on experience maintaining diverse building systems

• Potential for professional growth and skill development

• Engagement with a dynamic facilities management team

• Work in a well-respected organization committed to operational excellence

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.