HVAC Maintenance Technician - Peppermill

Job Title: HVAC Maintenance Technician I

Classification: Non-exempt

On-site / Corporate Office: On-site

Minimum Requirement: HVAC/Plumbing/ Basic Maintenance

Direct Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor/Regional Maintenance Manager

Required Work Hours: 40 hours/week + on-call after regular work hours for emergencies

The HVAC Maintenance Technician I will perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on properties, mechanical, equipment, and utility systems. Will also also perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining apartments, buildings, community spaces, adjacent walks and grounds, grass, and equipment in clean, orderly, and functional conditions, as well as providing assistance to staff, visitors, and other employees, as necessary.

Essential Basic Requirement:

• Valid HVAC Certification
• Valid Driver License
• Reliable Transportation
• Must be available to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend emergency support.
• Working Smart Phone
  
  
  

Experience:

• 1-2 years of prior experience with HVAC Maintenance occupation
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Advanced experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
  
  
  

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - preferred
• Certificate in: plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, or other technical studies
• EPA Certification - Required
  
  
  

Personal Competencies:

• Integrity; competence; creativity; professionalism; customer-focused; articulate; detail-oriented/organized; strong customer service skills; high degree of flexibility and tolerance for change.
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Being a maintenance worker requires light troubleshooting abilities for a variety of different types of machinery and equipment like HVAC, electricity, plumbing, and occasionally janitorial or lawn maintenance. While performing the duties of this job, this position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, as well as frequently lifting and/or moving items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Must be able to work flexible hours.
  
  
  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform minor and major repair of all equipment and throughout the property
• Perform minor and major repair of all HVAC and other equipment and throughout the property
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC components and replace as necessary
• Ability to climb ladders and work under inclement weather
• Able to request parts needed
• Follow all refrigerant guidelines
• Maintain an active HVAC/ EPA Certification
• Assist in training of other employees as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis
• Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.)
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using a brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks, and handles, etc.)
• Prepare the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporation coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve the wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.)
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas
• Inspect belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; Clean and inspect boiler; treats water with proper chemicals
• Perform repairs or replaces broken parts; Performs touch up and finish painting
• Repair broken windows; repair doors, door locks, and closets; install window blinds
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors; Use vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds
• Replace light bulbs
• Install electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects; replace and repairs wiring as needed
• Repair electrical equipment and control circuits; replace faulty electrical switches; repair refrigeration equipment
• May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security
• May install computer cable; Basic computer skills
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required
• Assist with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repair plaster and drywall; Paint building structures
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures; Ability to document work orders and performance; Ability to process work orders
• Participate in general cleaning, painting, and repair work
  
  
  

Safety Responsibilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner
  
  
  

Benefits:

Westland takes pride in its team members and proudly offers the following benefits:

• Medical (dependent coverage options as well)
• Dental (dependent coverage options as well)
• Vision (dependent coverage options as well)
• Life Insurances (dependent coverage options as well)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with employer matching
• 6 Sick Days a year
• 10 Vacation Days a year to start
• Paid Holidays
• Rent Discounts and more!
  
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All applicants being considered for employment must pass a background check, drug screening and any other applicable pre-employment screening.

Westland Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer.