Service Technician – Blu South

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024.

Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

As a Service Technician at Blu South with Hines, you will be responsible for overseeing technical and mechanical work of the Community to meet the standards of Hines.

• 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
• Identify areas for improvement and provide suggestions to improve overall efficiency and productivity
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move‑ins via inspection, identify what requests are needed, schedule with contractors and vendors as needed, and complete all maintenance tasks
• Appropriately handle all documentation and other paperwork in a complete fashion without disrupting other service requests
• Practice proper safety techniques with all mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, reporting any injuries, accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate contact
• Support cost‑cutting and expense control programs by verifying parts are up to standards for repair rather than a complete replacement when possible
• Follow 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 returned
• Notify the supervisor about any items needed and evaluate what needs to be re‑ordered without being wasteful
• Be generally competent in understanding and following all current emergency procedures
• Adjust and operate the fire alarm and life safety systems
• Have functional knowledge of the Hines policies and standards
• Operate, adjust, perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC related equipment
• Successfully complete all required training programs within required time frames
• Possess computer skills to administer the work order programs and building operations
• Compute basic mathematical equations

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred
• Two or more years of property maintenance or related experience

• Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle is required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• EPA Type I & II or Universal certification strongly preferred for refrigerant recycling
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits, i.e.:
  The EPA certification for refrigerant recycling
• Pool & Spa Operator
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
  * Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time

• 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)
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Compensation: $22/hr – $24/hr

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed‑use,…