Maintenance Technician

Highwoods Properties•Fort Lauderdale, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Highwoods Maintenance Technician, you will independently perform a wide variety of general maintenance repairs relating to an assigned portfolio of commercial properties and complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. You will be part of a team that strives to provide best-in-class service to customers in our full-service commercial office building in Fort Lauderdale.

Requirements

Employees must pass required federal background check for GSA space.
Documented training/certification/license in one or more of the following fields: EPA Certified, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Basic PPE Knowledge
Be available for emergency after-hours calls at night, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
Must possess a fundamental knowledge of state and local building codes and maintain a current Driver’s License.
High School diploma or equivalent required
Five or more years of commercial real estate maintenance experience
Two or more years approved/sanctioned Technical Institution and/or College in construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry or equivalent on the job training.

Responsibilities

Monitor the building HVAC system to make sure the systems are optimally starting to reach tenant comfort level by programmed start time
Work with HVAC Contractors to make repairs, modification, and alterations to building systems as needed
HVAC systems knowledge, minor HVAC troubleshooting, repairs and/or diagnostics. Must be capable of replacing condenser fans, contactors, capacitors, fan blowers, condenser pumps
Make schedule changes to functional systems to provide the most effective and efficient building environment
Identify ways to make enhancements to existing systems. Maintain routine contact with system manufacturing representatives regarding any firmware upgrades or equipment modifications
Monitor and maintain budgets with constant communication with the Property Manager
Responsible for ordering and maintaining proper stock for repairs while following budget guidelines
Responsible for the overall maintenance of building, utility systems and building equipment
Monitor water chemical treatment program for cooling tower
Be responsible for all record keeping and equipment logs on a routine basis
Assist and coordinate all life safety systems inspections, service and/or repairs
Investigate and monitor repeat customer calls and report them to your manager or the property manager
Establish and update planned maintenance based on the manufacturer’s recommendation on all systems
Promote energy conservation via proper maintenance of equipment, energy management programs and lighting
Organize, maintain, and ensure that all maintenance shop, storage, mechanical and electrical areas along with tools/equipment
Assist with inclement/severe weather preparedness and response
Perform routine building inspections according to company policy
Perform minor leak repairs to plumbing, HVAC system, roof, windows and/or doorways