Facilities Technician

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide.

Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you’re helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Department Purpose
The Office Services department is the operational backbone that keeps the firm running smoothly day-to-day. The department ensures the office is well-maintained, equipped with necessary tools and supplies, and functioning efficiently.

Role Purpose
Maintain the firm’s property and perform essential upkeep tasks throughout our facilities. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for a wide variety of activities, such as repairs and cleaning to ensure our facilities are both tidy and functional.  

Role and Responsibilities
Ensure space is clean and always maintained, including performing necessary cleaning activities, such as dusting and mopping
Complete routine maintenance throughout the facilities, including but not limited to handling minor repairs, replacing a light bulb and emptying trash, recycling and shredder bins
Work in a safe manner and notify Office Services staff of all issues that require immediate attention
Provide ongoing updates to the Office Services staff regarding project status and completion
Provide updates to the Supervisor regarding issues resolved, those needing attention and those currently in progress.
Handle office moves (physical space relocation)
Fulfil set-up needs for the conference rooms and the AOS Shearman Room
Obtain temperature readings
Help and back-up support in Office Services and the Stockroom, when needed
Perform other responsibilities as needed
Key Requirements
High school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 to 5 years of maintenance work experience or successful completion of apprenticeship training preferred
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in basic repairs, including but not limited to repairing desk drawers, locks and chairs
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service focus. Must maintain a professional, helpful and courteous disposition
Demonstrate extreme care, accuracy and attention to detail
Strong team player, motivated, positive attitude and high energy
Able to work ticketing system from cell phones
Able to carefully follow instructions and prioritize
Able to take initiative and inspire confidence
Able to assume responsibility
Able to accept new tasks and learn from experience
Able to work independently and as a team player
Participating in overtime, including weekends
Work flexible hours, when needed
Able to lift at least 75 lbs. and stand for extended periods
Assist with deliveries that are made outside of the loading dock
Demonstrate tolerance for handling cleaning supplies
Willing to learn and be fully involved in special projects, as needed (ex: Restacks, Refurbishment, Electrical Power Outage, etc.)
Required to be on-site in the New York office five days a week

Equal Employment Opportunity, including Veterans and Disability

A&O Shearman is an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Disability. Every individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of an individual’s relationship with A&O Shearman, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

If you are vision-impaired or have another disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and wish to discuss accommodations related to applying for employment at A&O Shearman, please contact US HR Transactions at US-HRTransactions@aoshearman.com or call +1 212 610 6300 and ask for HR Transactions.