Maintenance Technician - HVAC Experience Needed

The Scion Group•Baton Rouge, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician II is an experienced maintenance technician supporting The Scion Group’s student-living properties. The role responds to maintenance and repair requests, performs preventive maintenance, prepares apartments for turnovers, and requests supplies in a timely manner. It helps ensure the safety and functionality of property buildings and equipment and provides optimal service to customers. The position operates in a fast-paced, agile collegiate environment and requires strong problem-solving and technical abilities, along with dependable follow-through. The job is based at the assigned property and may require periodic travel. The technician also serves on call, except during approved PTO periods.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or trade school diploma, plus 3–5 years of full-time general maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination.
HVAC certification or EPA 608 certification covering Core and Types I, II, and III.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, or intention to obtain it within six months.
Clear and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of key-management and security systems.
Knowledge of safety procedures and a safety-conscious attitude.
Punctuality and dependability, with the ability to work under pressure from aggressive deadlines and accommodate after-hours and weekend emergencies with a flexible schedule.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to the position, such as Entrata, CMMS, building automation systems, and digital control systems.
Ability and willingness to travel when required.
Ability to stand for eight hours or longer per day and lift up to 100 pounds as necessary.

Responsibilities

Maintain the physical condition of the property according to The Scion Group’s standard operating procedures, OSHA requirements, and industry standards.
Perform physically demanding work to maintain the property and its features and minimize liability.
Take responsibility, as required, for operating, monitoring, diagnosing, and performing preventive testing on major building systems.
Operate, monitor, diagnose, and perform preventive testing on life-safety systems, including fire pumps, fire alarm monitoring panels, dry and wet sprinkler systems, visual and audible alarms, backflow preventers, smoke detectors, CO2 sensors and alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and means of egress.
Assist in creating emergency and disaster preparedness plans.
Maintain key-management protocols and security; unlock apartment doors and escort vendors as needed.
Coordinate vendor and contractor deliveries and work schedules as approved by the Facilities Manager or Supervisor.
Coordinate maintenance objectives and daily assignments with the Manager or Supervisor.
Diagnose and perform routine maintenance and repairs in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure all service requests are completed.