Co-op at Cushman & Wakefield in Waltham, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Title
Co-op



Job Description Summary

C&W Services is responsible for the staffing and operations of all Boston Properties locations throughout the Boston region, a portfolio that includes over 17M sq. ft. of premium office and lab space. This position is a temporary role, assisting the Facilities Management team in daily and weekly duties as required. The location may be at any of over 60 buildings in Boston, Cambridge and/or Boston's urban edge (primarily the Waltham, MA area). The successful candidate will be energetic, eager to learn, and present a can-do attitude as they perform their assignments in support of Class-A Commercial real estate properties. Below is a brief description of the responsibilities that may be assigned.
Job Description



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:



Interns at Boston Properties locations will support the C&W Services management teams in the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of the building/site. They will be exposed to a wide variety of machinery, mechanical systems, software systems and personnel, offering them a tremendous opportunity to help C&W Services with tasks assigned, while gaining valuable knowledge that will benefit them throughout their careers.



Internal and External Contacts:

• This position may interact with vendors, contractors and employees within C&W Services and the BXP organization. Applicants must present a professional demeanor and a customer service focus at any/all interactions.

Daily Job Functions:

• Data collection. Examples include name plate data from equipment, inventory management, inventory of tools, etc. Candidates will frequently be asked to record data in spreadsheet such as Excel, for forward to the management team.


• Assist maintenance staff in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance. Candidates will be expected to become familiar with the applicable work order management system (Angus tenant request system at BXP sites).


• Utilize software systems to enter and extract data, perform trend analysis, etc. An example is the Measurabl Environmental Management System, a system that is utilized in the real-time tracking of energy usage at each site.


• Assist the Facilities Management team in conducting safety walkthroughs, mechanical space inspections, lighting surveys, etc. so as to maintain a high standard for cleanliness, safety and a 'pride of ownership' facility.


• Assignments may include exposure to the Bldg. Automation System (BAS) at the specific site, allowing the intern to gain valuable experience while carrying out their assigned duties.


• Candidates may be asked to review and assist in updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Plans, and other administrative duties as assigned.


• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Facilities Management team.

REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education and/or Experience):

• High school degree or an approved GED


• Enrollment in a Facilities or Engineering program is normally expected.


• A high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), with a strong emphasis on Excel.


• Must be able to take direction, work with minimal/normally no supervision, and function cooperatively as part of a team.


• Requires attention to detail, a pride in delivering excellent service, organization, and high levels of energy and endurance.


• This individual should be self-motivated, stress and pressure resistant, as well as a fast learner. Job normally requires the ability to quickly learn multiple software systems specific to BXP properties.


• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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 HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.


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