Commercial Building Operations Specialist

Commercial Maintenance & Facilities Associate Client: Prestigious Commercial Real Estate & Development Firm Location: Walnut Creek, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $32.00/hr - $35.00/hr (based on work experience) Reports To: On-Site Property Manager / Chief Engineer

Position Overview PrideStaff is currently recruiting on behalf of a prestigious commercial real estate and property management company located in Walnut Creek, California. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Maintenance & Facilities Associate to support premier commercial properties in the East Bay. Working under the direct supervision of the On-Site Property Manager and Chief Engineer, this role is critical to maintaining property safety, tenant satisfaction, visual appeal, and operational efficiency across common areas, tenant suites, and building grounds.

Key Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance & Suite Turnover

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and safety audits in common restrooms, hallways, utility rooms, and vacant commercial tenant suites.
• Ensure vacant suites are clean, safe, fully operational, and show-ready for prospective commercial tenants.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures systematically to identify early signs of wear or failure. General Repairs & Fixture Troubleshooting
• Address basic interior building repairs, including drywall patching, sheetrock repair, and interior paint touch-ups.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair interior and exterior door hardware, hinges, latches, and hydraulic door closers.
• Clear minor sink, basin, and drain clogs using manual plungers or small hand augers.
• Replace light tubes/bulbs, ballast covers, ceiling tiles, and minor hardware fixtures as required. Exterior & Grounds Safety
• Conduct daily morning exterior walk-throughs across common grounds, sidewalks, courtyards, and parking lots.
• Proactively identify and eliminate slip/trip/fall hazards, curb damage, lighting outages, or property damage.
• Police exterior grounds for trash, discarded materials, and debris to ensure pristine curb appeal. Vendor Coordination & Contractor Support
• Contact, dispatch, and coordinate with licensed third-party service contractors (HVAC, fire/life safety, elevator service, commercial roofing, pest control).
• Escort external technicians, provide mechanical room access, and monitor on-site work during scheduled preventative inspections and major repairs. Shop Organization, Inventory & Administration
• Maintain clean, organized, OSHA-compliant facilities shops, tool benches, storage rooms, and mobile service carts.
• Maintain digital work orders, updating status changes from assignment to resolution via computer-based property management software.
• Complete daily building inspection logs and draft incident reports promptly following safety issues or property damage. Position Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum 1–3 years of hands-on experience in building maintenance, commercial facilities, multi-family maintenance, or general repair trades.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with hand and portable power tools, minor commercial plumbing clearing, paint prep/application, and basic carpentry/hardware adjustment.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient with computers to access work order systems, log completed assignments, and document inspections.
• Interpersonal Skills: Professional demeanor with strong communication skills suitable for interacting with commercial tenants, building visitors, property managers, and external vendors. Physical Requirements & Environmental Working Conditions
• Lifting & Carrying: Regularly lift, carry, and maneuver tools, hardware boxes, paint buckets, and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance. (No hand truck usage; four-wheel flat dollies used on occasion).
• Body Positions: Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs or step ladders throughout multi-story facilities.
• Chemical Exposure: Occasional handling of and exposure to standard commercial-grade cleaning detergents, interior latex paints, joint compound/spackle, and common aerosol lubricants (e.g., WD-40, silicone spray), utilizing standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work Setting: Split between conditioned indoor office corridors/suites and outdoor parking lots or common exterior grounds subject to local weather conditions.

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $33.00 - $35.00