Lead Facilities Technician: Advanced Maintenance

Cushman & Wakefield; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead III to supervise and perform advanced maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and life-safety systems.

You will mentor technicians, prioritize work, and ensure quality execution with minimal supervision, while coordinating with site leadership and clients to minimize downtime.

This role requires hands-on expertise and strong communication in a fast-paced environment, with safety and compliance as top priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years in facilities, industrial, or commercial maintenance.
• Experience directing maintenance technicians or trades teams.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and equipment docs.
• Proficient in CMMS to document work, labor, materials, and asset history.
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction to technicians while performing maintenance and repairs.
• Perform complex diagnostics and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Assign, prioritize, and follow up on daily work activities for timely completion.
• Review work orders and materials usage for quality and accuracy in CMMS.
• Mentor technicians and provide field guidance to build team capability.
• Communicate with supervisors, site leadership, and operations to minimize downtime.
• Champion safety and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

HVAC

Plumbing

CMMS

Blueprints

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Education

Associate degree or higher in a technical field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead III to supervise and perform advanced maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and life-safety systems.

You will mentor technicians, prioritize work, and ensure quality execution with minimal supervision, while coordinating with site leadership and clients to minimize downtime.

This role requires hands-on expertise and strong communication in a fast-paced environment, with safety and compliance as top priorities.