Hines Living Engineering/Maintenance Program

To be considered for a SkillBridge opportunity at Hines, the candidate must fill out our interest form found here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f74c1b42e6b84b1b900f243a63811bf1. This interest form helps our team identify appropriate opportunities that align with your goals and interests. Once connected with an opportunity, the candidate will be interviewed and evaluated by hiring teams based on open positions, desired locations, or a business need that may lead to a full time role at our firm. Candidates who are offered an opportunity will begin a 24-week on-the-job training program.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Service Technician at Hines, you will be responsible for overseeing technical and mechanical work of the Community to meet the standards of Hines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited: Complete assigned work orders generated from requests in a timely mannerOversee the property grounds and other amenities by performing general cleaning such as trash and debris disposal, pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs and signage as neededBe proactive in diagnosing the issues with the property and provide solutions that are in accordance with established Hines policies, standards, and code requirements.Identifies areas for improvement and provides suggestions to improve overall efficiency and productivityPrepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins via inspection, identify what requests are needed, scheduling with contractors and vendors as needed, and complete all maintenance tasksAppropriately handle all documentation and other paperwork in a complete fashion without disrupting other service requestsPractice proper safety techniques with all mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, reporting any injuries, accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate contactSupport cost-cutting and expense control programs by verifying parts are up to standards for repair rather than a complete replacement when possibleFollows guidelines for the proper and safe usage of hand, power tools, testing equipment, and safety devices and other items, as well as make sure items are returnedNotify the supervisor about any items needed and evaluate what needs to be re-ordered without being wastefulGenerally competent in understanding and following all current emergency proceduresAdjust and operate the fire alarm and life safety systemsFunctional knowledge of the Hines policies and standardsOperate, adjust, perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC related equipmentSuccessful completion of all required training programs within required timeframesPossess computer skills to administer the work order programs and building operationsCompute basic mathematical equationsMinimum Requirements include:High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferredTwo or more years' of property maintenance or related experienceDriver's License to operate machinery in propertyGeneral knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliancesEPA Certification strongly preferred, CPO a plusExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAttention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilitiesAbility to work an on-call schedule and overtime as business needs deem appropriateWork indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the timeUse olfactory, auditory, and visual sensesLift 25 lbs. or moreClimb up and down stairs and laddersAccess remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete assigned work orders generated from requests in a timely manner
• Oversee the property grounds and other amenities by performing general cleaning such as trash and debris disposal, pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs and signage as needed
• Be proactive in diagnosing the issues with the property and provide solutions that are in accordance with established Hines policies, standards, and code requirements
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins via inspection, identify what requests are needed, scheduling with contractors and vendors as needed, and complete all maintenance tasks
• Operate, adjust, perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC related equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred
• Two or more years' of property maintenance or related experience
• Driver's License to operate machinery in property
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances
• EPA Certification strongly preferred, CPO a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work an on-call schedule and overtime as business needs deem appropriate
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses
• Lift 25 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

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BENEFITS

• Successful completion of all required training programs within required timeframes

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