Maintenance Technician

Direct hire position in Fort Lauderdale paying $31-$35/hr. Must have commercial experience.

About the role

As a 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the building HVAC system to ensure systems are optimally starting to reach tenant comfort level by programmed start time.
• Work with HVAC Contractors to make repairs, modifications, and alterations to building systems as needed.
• Perform HVAC systems knowledge, minor HVAC troubleshooting, repairs, and/or diagnostics, including replacing condenser fans, contactors, capacitors, fan blowers, and 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 firmware upgrades or equipment modifications.
• Monitor and maintain budgets with constant communication with the Property Manager.
• Order and maintain proper stock for repairs while following budget guidelines.
• Maintain the overall upkeep 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 recommendations for all systems.
• Promote energy conservation via proper maintenance of equipment, energy management programs, and lighting.
• Organize, maintain, and ensure all maintenance shop, storage, mechanical, and electrical areas along with tools/equipment are in good condition.
• 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.
• Be available for emergency after-hours calls at night, weekends, and holidays on a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of commercial real estate maintenance experience.
• Two or more years of approved/sanctioned Technical Institution and/or College in construction, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Carpentry, or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Documented training/certification/license in one or more of the following fields: EPA Certified, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical.
• Fundamental knowledge of state and local building codes.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Basic PPE knowledge.
• Must pass required federal background check for GSA space.

Pay

$31-$35/hr