Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

FLSA Exemption: Non-exempt, hourly

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Job Description: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with Supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues.

Primary Responsibilities:

•  Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units
•  Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor
•  Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical
•  Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property
•  Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property
•  Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders
•  Perform a variety of tasks, which include any combination of the following: mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, sod laying, and pruning
•  Remove snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas by salt spreader or by hand during icy conditions
•  Gather and remove litter in all area
•  Clean all outside areas of tenants
•  Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines
•  Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
•  Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member
•  Demonstrate full competency in all current LHM property emergency procedures including but not limited to:
  •  Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
  •  Assist with bomb searches
  •  Assist with life safety system alarms
  •  Assist emergency authorities and response teams
•  Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed
•  Adhere to all LHM property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations
•  Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
•  Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

•  General Maintenance, two years commercial HVAC preferred or related experience
•  High school diploma or equivalent
•  Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
•  Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
•  Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
•  Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
•  Compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations
•  Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
•  Possess sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs
•  Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy
•  Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations
•  Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Work indoors and outdoors
• Work standing all day
• Lift 75 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

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and #LHMRE  reserves the right to do so at any time. Employee shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.

About Larry H. Miller Real Estate:

Larry H. Miller Real Estate (LHMRE), a portfolio company of the Larry H. Miller Company, is a vertically integrated real estate platform that engages in site acquisition and development, project and construction management, financial and capital structuring, and property and asset management. LHMRE’s development projects and assets include large-scale master-planned residential communities; commercial, industrial, and entertainment venue development and asset management; and a growing portfolio of joint ventures with leading real estate partners across the nation. The Larry H. Miller Company provides management and direction for its portfolio of well-known and high-performing companies and always seeks to support its mission to enrich lives and its vision to be the best place in town to work and the best place in town to do business.