Lease-Up Service Technician - FAT Village

Hines•Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician at FAT Village is responsible for overseeing the community’s technical and mechanical work to meet Hines standards. The role includes completing work orders, maintaining property grounds and amenities, diagnosing and addressing property issues, preparing vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, and maintaining building systems and equipment. The technician also handles documentation, follows safety procedures, supports cost-control efforts, manages tools and supplies, responds to emergency procedures, and administers work-order and building-operations programs. The position is fully on-site at the assigned property five days per week, with work performed indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time. Shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Requirements

At least two years of property maintenance or related experience.
General knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities.
Ability to meet the assigned property’s shift requirements; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to work on-site at the assigned property five days per week.
Ability to work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time.
Ability to use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
Ability to lift 25 pounds or more.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to access remote work areas and confined spaces, such as crawl spaces and roofs.
Ability to use a full range of manual dexterity, including sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred.
EPA Type I & II or Universal certification strongly preferred for refrigerant recycling.
When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits, such as EPA refrigerant-recycling certification or Pool & Spa Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned work orders from requests in a timely manner.
Maintain property grounds and amenities, including removing trash and debris, pressure washing breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Diagnose property issues proactively and provide solutions consistent with Hines policies, standards, and code requirements.
Identify areas for improvement and suggest ways to improve efficiency and productivity.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins by inspecting units, identifying needed work, coordinating contractors and vendors, and completing maintenance tasks.
Complete documentation and paperwork without disrupting other service requests.
Follow safety techniques when handling mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions and report injuries, accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate contact.
Support cost-control programs by determining whether parts meet repair standards rather than replacing them when possible.
Use hand and power tools, testing equipment, safety devices, and other items properly and safely, and ensure items are returned.
Notify the supervisor of needed items and assess what should be reordered without waste.
Understand and follow current emergency procedures.
Adjust and operate fire alarm and life-safety systems.
Operate, adjust, maintain, and repair mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC-related equipment.
Complete required training programs within required timeframes.
Use computer skills to administer work-order programs and building operations.
Compute basic mathematical equations.