Apprentice Engineer ( Local 68)

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Weehawken, NJ, USA
In-Office
19-22 Hourly
Junior
Real Estate
The Role
Performs general building maintenance, custodial work, landscaping, painting, minor repairs, lighting replacement, furniture moves, vacancy cleanup, and emergency service response under supervision. Maintains doors, locks, keys, fixtures, and common areas while following safety, building, and company regulations. May perform snow removal, material handling, errands, and work across multiple properties. Requires physical labor, lifting up to 50 pounds, shift or on-call availability, and basic technology use.
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Job Title

Apprentice Engineer ( Local 68)

Job Description Summary

Responsible to perform non-technical general building maintenance and repair duties, light maintenance activities, custodial duties and minor repairs.

Job Description

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Participation in apprentice program or trade school

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

  • 1+ year of related experience in a commercial property setting preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform general building maintenance under close supervision

  • Perform custodial duties, grounds, maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair work

  • Perform general labor work as assigned by the engineers, including loading, unloading, and moving materials and running errands for projects

  • Replace and repair door hardware, locks, and keys

  • Perform interior and exterior painting to include; experience with all types of paint, matching paint type to proper application, surface preparation, including wood, metal and drywall, and minor repair work in wood, metal, and drywall

  • Replace light bulbs/lamps/ballasts and cleaning fixtures

  • Move furniture, modular system break down and set up

  • Perform vacancy clean up and organization

  • Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned

  • Police landscaping, sidewalks, common area, and parking facilities

  • Perform snow removal/leaf sweeping as needed

  • Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits

  • Ability to use technology such as; smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.

  • Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.

  • Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

  • Mechanically Inclined

  • May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or stand-by or on-call duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices

  • Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine

  • Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work

  • Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

  • Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing

  • Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics

OTHER DUTIES

  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.




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.


The compensation for the position is: $18.70 - $22.00

Cushman & Wakefield 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 Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Participation in an apprentice program or trade school
  • One or more years of related experience in a commercial property setting
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physical maintenance work, including climbing, stooping, crouching, and reaching
  • Ability to work shifts, extended periods, overtime, standby, or on-call assignments when needed
  • Ability to use smartphones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, and building automation systems

Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
53,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1917

What We Do

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.

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