Maintenance Technician II (HVAC Tech)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II assists maintenance personnel with short-term, preventative, and emergency maintenance programs for campus buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role supervises special projects, handles compliance issues as needed, and performs independent tasks. The technician completes assigned work orders, maintenance projects, and preventive maintenance measures under the supervision of the Director of Facility Services. The position performs repairs and modifications involving structures, utility systems, HVAC units, electrical components, pools, and related equipment. It also supports campus preventive maintenance programs, records maintenance information, restores vacant units, removes trash from collection areas, and responds to rotating on-call and emergency needs. The role requires maintaining resident and employee confidentiality, supporting safety, and interacting professionally with residents, employees, and prospective residents.

Requirements

Advanced technical training in at least four of the following areas: mechanics, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, landscaping, or HVAC.
HVAC certification and Universal EPA certification.
CPO certification.
Mechanical or maintenance experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and conduct business professionally with a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to use hand tools, automatic/electrical machinery, carts, and dollies.
Efficient computer skills.
Thorough knowledge of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and OSHA compliance.
Ability to use blueprints, drawings, drafts, and schematics to troubleshoot electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, and equipment problems.
Basic knowledge of swimming pools and swimming pool maintenance.
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record as specified by the Company and its automobile insurance carrier.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors during the workday, including environments with fluorescent lighting, HVAC systems, carpeted flooring, and normal office noise levels.
Ability to climb up to two flights of stairs and climb an extension ladder up to and above roof height.
Ability to lift objects weighing 25 pounds or less over the head and move objects weighing 100 pounds or more.
Ability to swim at least 25 yards.
Ability to work under time-sensitive or stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a similar maintenance position.

Responsibilities

Represent the campus positively and foster respect, courtesy, safety, and well-being for residents and employees.
Uphold the Company’s Mission Statement and maintain HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Perform skilled maintenance repairs and modifications to buildings, grounds, structures, utility systems, HVAC units, electrical components, pools, and related equipment.
Diagnose major HVAC repairs and place orders for those repairs.
Assist with campus preventive maintenance programs, including maintenance of elevators, fire extinguishers, HVAC units, appliances, emergency generators when applicable, and water temperatures; record information in specified books or charts.
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner and carry out maintenance projects and preventive maintenance measures.
Restore vacant units to like-new condition, including repair, painting, flooring, window, trim, door, and fixture work.
Supervise special projects and handle compliance issues as needed.
Follow fire and safety procedures, including procedures involving blood-borne pathogens.
Maintain proper uniform and a high standard of appearance.
Exercise cost control and understand the budget.
Remove trash from campus collection areas.
Interact appropriately with marketing tours and prospective residents; maintain positive resident and employee relations and handle complaints and recommendations constructively.
Attend required employee in-services and travel occasionally for training, continuing education, emergencies, and company functions.
Remain available for regularly rotating and emergency on-call situations.
Occasionally operate a personal or company-owned vehicle for designated company purposes or to facilitate resident/member needs or requests.
Accept other duties as required by the Director of Facility Services.
Respond to medical emergencies on rare occasions and assist with resident evacuations if required.