HVAC Technician

Align Properties•New Orleans, LA

27d

About The Position

The Service Technician assists the maintenance supervisor in maintaining the physical integrity of the community and providing a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The technician performs assigned work safely and completes other reasonable duties as requested. When the maintenance supervisor is absent, the technician assumes maintenance responsibilities. The role covers preventive maintenance and routine repairs across apartment homes and community property, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, building features, grounds, and pool areas. The technician helps coordinate make-ready work, maintains tools and inventory awareness, reports significant repairs and supply shortages, and follows applicable company policies, laws, and safety regulations. The position requires 40 hours per week, with weekends as circumstances warrant and rotating on-call coverage for emergencies. Work is primarily indoors, with frequent outdoor work in all conditions, occasional exposure to paint fumes and similar substances, and frequent work in awkward or confined positions. The role involves physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and using hand and power tools.

Requirements

At least 2 years of apartment maintenance experience; if the candidate does not have a high school diploma or equivalent training, 5 years of maintenance experience is required.
High school graduate or equivalent training, unless qualifying under the stated 5-year maintenance experience alternative.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.
Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts.
Knowledge of heating and air conditioning and any other state-regulated certifications required for the work.
Ability to safely use and maintain hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical equipment, and measuring devices listed in the posting.
Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, pushing and pulling, reaching above shoulder level, gripping, finger dexterity, writing, and lifting or carrying items.
Ability to communicate with assistants, staff, vendors, and residents and use listening skills to diagnose repairs.
Ability to apply logical thinking to practical situations, follow standardized procedures, and reason beyond a specific set of instructions.
Wear a back support belt and use goggles, masks, gloves, and other safety equipment as tasks require.
Provide and use the listed personal tools: hammer, screwdriver set, socket set, wrench set, pipe wrench, circular power saw, hand saw, acetylene torch kit, drill, Allen wrench set, tape measure, and toolbox.

Responsibilities

Conduct business in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing requirements.
Follow applicable EPA and OSHA requirements for the storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and freon.
Monitor property conditions and promptly address unsafe conditions.
Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as directed.
Inspect and maintain tools, keep work areas clean, and perform safety-related duties.
Keep storage areas locked when they are not in use and know the locations of utility, apartment, and fixture cut-offs and sewer cleanouts.
Diagnose and perform minor and routine maintenance and repairs involving electrical and plumbing systems; HVAC; appliances; irrigation; building features and finishes; lighting; fireplaces and ceiling fans; gas fixtures and appliances; boilers; locks; security systems; leaks; and pool and jacuzzi areas.
Inspect and help coordinate make-ready repairs and services, and assist make-ready staff as needed to meet deadlines.
Report major repairs and requisitions to the senior maintenance technician and manager before spending funds.
Change locks and make keys.
Move heavy appliances and equipment between storage areas and apartments when needed.
Help move abandoned furniture and appliances to the dumpster when necessary.
Monitor spare-parts and supply inventory and report shortages to the senior maintenance technician.
Help keep grounds neat and free of litter, including raking, sweeping, and shoveling as circumstances warrant.
Perform additional duties assigned by the senior maintenance technician and manager.
Use personal transportation to obtain replacement parts and supplies, travel to the property for on-call emergencies, and make pickups and deliveries to the corporate office.