Lead Training Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1

Advancement Opportunities

Training in Cutting-Edge Facility

Safety-First Culture

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Lead Training Technician to oversee maintenance leadership, develop training programs, and guide onboarding for new hires within our facilities. This role combines hands-on maintenance with staff development to ensure safety and operational excellence.

Travel up to 50% may be required for on-site L&D workshops and courses. The successful candidate will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate learning interventions, and ensure compliance with safety protocols

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate preferred.
• Certifications: Universal CFC preferred; other electrical/mechanical/HVAC/refrigeration certifications are a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years with automated conveyors, maintenance and work orders; leadership and vendor management.
• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of conveyors, electrical components, and building systems; lead preventative maintenance and document labor hours.
• Develop training plans for service technicians; provide onboarding support and hands-on safety training (LOTO, CPR/First Aid/AED).
• Coordinate onboarding activities, travel for on-site L&D workshops, and manage registrations and records.
• Lead Safety Training programs; ensure onboarding learning journeys are completed; assist with access setup and approvals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates in Electronics or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Title

Lead Training Technician

Job Description Summary

C&W Services is the industry leader in Integrated Maintenance Solutions providing service to more than 600 companies worldwide and a sister company of Cushman & Wakefield. C&W Services offers: Weekly Pay! Comprehensive Benefits that start on your first day! Advancement Opportunities! Training to work in a Cutting-Edge Facility! A Safety-First Culture!

Job Description

Maintenance and Training Lead Overview: We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Maintenance, Training, and Onboarding Lead, overseeing maintenance operations, developing training programs, and facilitating a seamless onboarding experience for new employees. This multifaceted role aims to ensure operational excellence, safety compliance, and a positive work environment through hands-on training and comprehensive onboarding facilitation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance Leadership: Oversee maintenance of conveyor systems, electrical components, and building systems. Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures. Manage work orders, documenting labor hours, and parts used.
• Training and Development: Develop training plans for service technicians. Provide onboarding support for C&W hires. Facilitate hands-on training in safety protocols (LOTO, CPR/First Aid/AED, QEW, Aerial Lift). Curate additional hands-on training to familiarize new employees with equipment.
• Onboarding Facilitation: Collaborate with the Hiring Manager to reach out to new employees upon readiness to hire. Provide site overviews before Day 1 via BizOps Team Day 1 email. Meet new employees at the entrance to ensure a smooth arrival. Consolidate and submit new employee documents to the HR Team. Facilitate attendance in New Employee Orientation and BizOps Intro calls. Assist in obtaining Amazon Badges and setting up laptop access, including VPN. Facilitate a 2-week onboarding Safety Training curriculum. Support access to critical C&W and Amazon interfaces. Ensure completion of Onboarding Learning Journey as required.
• Additional Responsibilities: Travel – this position includes up to 50% travel depending on business needs for in-person L&D workshops and courses; travel could be more than 50% / month in short term if program/business needs call for it. Coordinates learning registrations, attendee lists & general organization for all learning interventions. Ensure the Nodal Onboarding site is prepared for new employees. Communicate with Hiring Manager on employee program expectations. Assignment of required Safety Training, within the Learning Management System, for all new hires on their first day of employment to ensure proper implementation of standard onboarding training. Leading, managing and improving the Safety Training function for all required programs and coursework. Monitor and report on training activities and the progress to the leadership. Display professionalism in appearance and language. Identify and train backup facilitators for PTO, sickness, and training flexibility. Address any other assigned duties. Working approved OT as needed for administration of onboarding new hires.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associates in Electronics or Industrial Maintenance.
• Certifications: Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certification in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or refrigeration systems is a plus.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in automated conveyors and controls, preventive maintenance, and work order management. Leadership and vendor management experience.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Expertise in using power/shop tools and test equipment. Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in training and professional development. Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $31.54 - $37.11

Equal Opportunity

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Company Information

INCO: "C&W Services" About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com