Maintenance Technician Lead III

cw; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Unpaid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician 3 Lead+ to act as a working supervisor, directing the maintenance team in advanced diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life-safety systems.

You will mentor technicians, prioritize daily tasks, ensure quality execution, and uphold safety standards while maintaining reliable facility operations with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities, industrial, or commercial maintenance.
• Experience providing daily direction or leadership to maintenance technicians.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with CMMS for documenting work, labor, and asset history.
• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day direction to technicians while remaining actively engaged in maintenance work.
• Perform complex diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on building systems.
• Assign, prioritize, and follow up on daily work activities to ensure timely completion.
• Review work orders, material usage, and quality within the CMMS.
• Mentor technicians and provide field guidance to develop team capability.
• Communicate with site leadership, clients, and operations teams to minimize downtime.
• Model safety-first practices and ensure work complies with OSHA standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Field supervision

Reading blueprints

CMMS documentation

Multi-discipline maintenance

Education

Associate degree or higher in technical field

Tools

CMMS

BMS/HVAC controls

Job description

Job Title

Job Description

About the Role

As a Facilities Technician 3 Lead+, you will serve as a working supervisor responsible for performing advanced maintenance while providing daily direction, coordination, and technical leadership for the maintenance team.

This role requires a strong hands‑on skillset across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life safety, and building systems. You’ll lead by example in the field, support work prioritization, mentor technicians, ensure quality execution, and help maintain safe, reliable facility operations with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Working Supervisor: Provide day-to-day direction to technicians while remaining actively engaged in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work.
• Advanced Maintenance: Perform complex diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Team Coordination: Assign, prioritize, and follow up on daily work activities to support safe, efficient, and timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Quality & Execution: Review work order completion, documentation accuracy, materials usage, and overall work quality within the CMMS.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor technicians, provide field guidance, support troubleshooting, and help develop team capability through hands‑on coaching.
• Client & Operations Support: Communicate effectively with supervisors, site leadership, clients, and operations teams to minimize downtime and align maintenance priorities.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion a safety‑first culture by modeling safe work practices, reinforcing procedures, and ensuring work is completed in accordance with C&W Services and OSHA standards.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities, industrial, or commercial maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience providing daily direction, coordination, or leadership support to maintenance technicians or skilled trades teams.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work, labor, materials, and asset history.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑up skills with the ability to prioritize work in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Ability to work independently, make sound field decisions, and elevate issues appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a technical, mechanical, electrical, or facilities‑related field.
• Experience with HVAC and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience with Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), controls, automation, and industrial equipment troubleshooting.
• Prior experience as a lead technician, working supervisor, crew lead, or maintenance coordinator.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence team members while maintaining accountability for work execution.

Physical Demands

• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to move between departments and facilities throughout the workday.
• Regularly required to type and document work in a computerized maintenance system.
• Work may be performed in a warehouse or industrial setting with fluctuating temperatures.

Why C&W Services?

We’re a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries. We're proud of our diverse family of employees and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals, we continue to build a culture of inclusion and respect.

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 and 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.

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.