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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading provider of integrated facility management services. In Switzerland, our GWS division offers technical, infrastructural, and commercial facility management services for clients from various industries.
We are seeking a highly skilled Fabric Technician to join our growing Facility Management organization at a client in the financial services industry in Zürich.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing proactive and reactive building maintenance and repair services for client contracts.
This role is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function, which involves providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
1. Assign work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools.
2. Perform maintenance and repairs to advanced mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Ensure facility and building systems meet applicable standards.
3. Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
4. Develop an energy management program to ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
5. Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisors.
6. Direct the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform repairs and emergency maintenance as needed.
7. Review and sign off on inspections of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation within design capabilities.
8. Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new methods for accomplishing individual and department objectives.
9. Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
10. Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
11. Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipate potential objections and persuade others to adopt a different point of view.
12. Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
13. Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
14. Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
Your Profile:
1. A High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 5-8 years of job-related experience. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred. Universal CFC certification required.
2. Additonal certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
3. Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
4. An innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
5. Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
6. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
7. Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
8. Highly sophisticated math skills to calculate complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
9. Fluent in German and English.
What We Can Offer You:
1. An open and innovative working environment with design options.
2. Regional and international development opportunities in a fast-growing company.
3. A wide range of internal and external training opportunities.
4. CBRE GWS as a global player in the service sector with well-known customers from a multinational environment.