HVAC Maintenance Technician

Pivotal Housing Partners • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems within affordable housing properties managed by Pivotal Housing Partners. This position ensures that HVAC systems operate efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will have experience with residential HVAC systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality service in a timely and cost-effective manner. Additionally, when no HVAC work orders are pending, the technician will assist with general maintenance tasks to ensure the upkeep of the property. Completion of daily work orders and responding to on-call emergencies in a timely manner. Assist with all aspects of maintenance throughout assigned properties.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• HVAC certification required (EPA Type 2 or Universal)
• Commitment to regular attendance (may include weekend and OT hours)
• Ability to be “on-call” for emergencies
• Ability to receive, manage, and close work orders by using smartphone applications

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Attempt to troubleshoot and repair problems with the HVAC electrical system and understand the closed freon system well enough to knowledgeably communicate with a repair contractor.
• Attempt to repair/replace thermostats, thermo-couplings, capacitors, filters, blower motors.
• Removing old systems
• Installing new systems
• Communicating with clients/vendors and residents.
• Responsible for all unit quarterly inspections with community manager.
• Change furnace filters quarterly.
• Provide customer service to all current and future residents.
• Complete resident work orders on a timely basis (24 to 48-hour expectation)
• No work is to be completed without a work order.
• All work orders are to be completed through the Maintenance Mobile App via your own personal cell phone.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls when assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining grounds, lawn care and buildings at a high standard. Including but not limited to, cleaning common areas, restrooms, playground, community room, fitness room, business center, media center, and any additional common areas.
• Assist with trash-outs and court-ordered evictions when necessary.
• Maintain inventory and organize a supply of repair parts and materials in a neat and organized fashion in a manner appropriate for the required level of service.
• Perform snow removal and ice-melt chemical application when necessary.
• Repair/replace general maintenance items such as locks, doorknobs, smoke alarms.
• Replace/repair patio and window screens and broken windows.
• Attend meetings as directed by the supervisor and/or Regional/Area Manager upon request.
• Responsible for attending all onboarding trainings and 1:1s with manager.
• Read and use the electrical schematic drawings attached to appliances, HVAC units and water meters.
• Repair/replace and maintenance of residential branch circuitry including receptacles, switches, and light fixtures, and the electrical systems of appliances, HVAC units and water heaters.
• Repair/replace mounted exterior lighting fixtures.
• Repair/replace intercom and electric lock systems.
• Trouble-shoot repairs to reduce the reliance upon outside contractors.
• Perform unit turnover between residents in a timely manner and per company standards (3 to 5-day expectation)
• Complete turn checklist and attach to work orders in the Maintenance Mobile App
• Remove trash, unwanted items from vacated units.
• Repair/replace doors and door jams.
• Perform, schedule or supervise painting, cleaning, carpet installation and shampooing contractors as needed.
• Provide initial and final inspection of all work needed and done in a turnover.
• Organize multiple turnovers to run concurrently and efficiently.
• Self-perform all minor repairs in the turnover, i.e., replacing blinds, caulking, etc.
• Repair of common fixtures such as toilets, faucets, drain lines, dishwashers, disposals.
• Trouble-shoot diagnostic issues to reduce reliance upon outside contractors.
• Solder copper lines and correctly repair PVC line.
• Troubleshoot and or repair a water heater if applicable.
• Repair damaged drywall to a ‘like-new’ appearance
• Repaint and/or touch-up painted surfaces to a “like-new” appearance.
• Provide the proper finish techniques and finishes for different surfaces such as doors, drywall, textured areas.
• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws, e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Comply with budget requirements in the ordering of supplies and/or services.
• Attend annual Fair Housing classes and other required company trainings.

Benefits

• Eligibility for semi-annual merit increases: January and July
• Paid every Friday
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical Coverage: Choice of two medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• HSA Contributions: Company-funded contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) each year
• Dental, Vision & More: FSA, dental, vision, life, accident insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Time Off: Company-paid holidays and weekly accrual of Paid Time Off equivalent to up to 16 days in the first year
• Emotional Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Growth: Professional development assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed