Overview

When you join Willowick, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you’ll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come.

Responsibilities

As a Service Technician with Willowick, you will oversee technical and mechanical work of the property to meet the standards of Willowick. Responsibilities include, but are not limited: 

• Complete assigned work orders generated from requests for service in a timely manner
• Oversee the property grounds and other amenities by performing general cleaning such as trash and debris disposal, pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs and signage as needed
• Be proactive in diagnosing the issues with the property and provide solutions that are in accordance with established Willowick policies, standards, and code requirements.
• Identifies areas for improvement and provides suggestions to improve overall efficiency and productivity
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins via inspection, identify what requests are needed, scheduling with contractors and vendors as needed, and complete all maintenance tasks
• Appropriately handle all documentation and other paperwork in a complete fashion without disrupting other service requests
• Practice proper safety techniques with all mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, reporting any injuries, accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate contact
• Support cost-cutting and expense control programs by verifying parts are up to standards for repair rather than a complete replacement when possible
• Follows guidelines for the proper and safe usage of hand, power tools, testing equipment, and safety devices and other items, as well as make sure items are returned
• Notify the supervisor about any items needed and evaluate what needs to be re-ordered without being wasteful
• Generally competent in understanding and following all current emergency procedures
• Adjust and operate the fire alarm and life safety systems
• Functional knowledge of the Willowick policies and standards
• Operate, adjust, perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC related equipment
• Successful completion of all required training programs within required timeframes
• Possess computer skills to administer the work order programs and building operations
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits, i.e.:
  • The EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate

  • Pool & Spa Operator

    * If, upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the promotion, or six months from the date eligible for the license or permit

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred

• Two or more years' of maintenance or related experience preferred

• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances

• Appropriate EPA Certifications for refrigerant recycling

• Driver’s license to operate machinery in property

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities

• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time

• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses

• Work standing all day

• Lift 25 lbs. or more

• Climb up and down stairs and ladders

• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)

• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

Closing

Willowick Residential, a Hines company, seeks to elevate the multifamily industry to levels that surpass the expectations of our partners and residents. Since 2011, Hines has expanded its multifamily division to include over 50 developments and more than 17,000 units in 29 cities across the United States.

Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence in 285 cities in 28 countries. Hines oversees investment assets under management totaling approximately $90.3 billion¹. In addition, Hines provides third-party property-level services to 373 properties totaling 114.2 million square feet. Historically, Hines has developed, redeveloped or acquired approximately 1,530 properties, totaling over 511 million square feet. The firm currently has more than 198 developments underway around the world. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a foundational commitment to ESG, Hines is one of the largest and most-respected real estate organizations in the world. Visit www.hines.com for more information. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization as well as RIA AUM as of December 31, 2021. 

Visit www.willowick.com or www.hines.com for more information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

No calls or emails from third parties at this time please.