Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for operations maintenance and repairs of building structures and equipment for assigned portfolio; leverage customer relations opportunities to promote open communication and trust between Highwoods and our customers; participate in and follow the guidelines of the safety program. Must be a team player with good communication and organization skills and work with coworkers for the good of Highwoods our customers and vendors.
Our Vision in Action
- PeopleFocused Culture: As a Highwoods teammate youll work in a supportive environment where your growth and success are as important as that of our customers.
- CustomerCentric Design: Everything we do is driven by the goal of delivering greater value to our customers their teams and our shareholders.
- Community Vitality: We build and operate spaces that are more than workplaces; they are vibrant parts of the community where success and creativity flourish.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Responsible for the overall maintenance of building utility systems and building equipment for the portfolio.
- Perform a variety of general repairs installations and maintenance on building equipment including changing ballasts light bulbs and/or tubes light switches receptacles door locks and general repairs refrigeration equipment alarm and fire protection systems piping and tubing.
- Build strong customer relationships by proactively address customer concerns and inquiries demonstrating a positive attitude and dedication to providing exceptional service.
- Coordinate the daytoday maintenance activities of outside vendors and contractors.
- Perform routine building inspections.
- Install and repair new and existing plumbing fixtures drain lines and accessories
- Perform periodic testing servicing and recording results of cross connection devices
- Investigate and monitor repeat customerrelated calls and report them to the Maintenance Manager and the Property Manager.
- Perform minor repair of heating ventilation and air condition equipment including some filter changing
- Monitor water chemical treatment programs for cooling towers and fountains
- Monitor customer space temperatures and adjust thermostats when needed
- Assist the HVAC technician with any building related mechanical or maintenance issues when required
- Be responsible for accurate and timely record keeping and reporting
- Assist contractors with life safety alarm systems and waterbased or dry fire protection systems shutdowns and testing.
- Promote the conservation of energy through proper maintenance of equipment energy management programs and special lighting programs. Establish methods of tracking energy consumption.
- Perform minor leak repairs to roof window and fountains
- Install and repair ceiling tiles wall coverings vinyl tile carpet cove base window blinds signage etc.
- Foster a positive and productive working relationship with each customer in the building to ensure the best customer service experience and overall customer satisfaction.
- Become proficient with the Building Engines online service request system including handheld application.
- Assist with inclement/severe weather preparedness and response.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Fundamental knowledge of state and local building codes
- Customer service skills
- Basic computer skills including the use of Outlook Excel and Word
- Be available for emergency calls at night weekends and holidays on an alternating 2week schedule (oncall)
- Maintain a current drivers license
- EPA Certification
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or GED required; minimum of 2 years of education from one of the following preferred:
- State county or local governmental agency
- EPA Certification
- Approved/sanctioned Technical Institution
- College or University
- In one or more of the following fields:
- Electrical
- Construction
- Roofing
- Building Life Safety Systems
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Mechanical OR
- In one or more of the following fields:
- 26 years of general maintenance experience in one of the following areas:
- Industrial
- Commercial
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme outdoor conditions (cold/hot weather wind precipitation). The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Must be comfortable working on the roofs of office buildings and climbing ladders.
The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; this position is active and requires the employee to stand walk balance bend kneel stoop crouch crawl and climb. The employee must use hands to handle or feel; grasp and reach with hands and arms must be able to work frequently with arms extended above head. The employee must occasionally lift push or pull up to 50pound items. Specific visual acuity required by this job include close distance color and peripheral vision and depth perception. Ability to read understand and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally required. #LIDNI
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
