HVAC Technician III - Real Estate - Maintenance

Position Summary

Acts as a senior maintenance technician for matters related to the physical maintenance of all residential, commercial and/or off‑campus properties including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and machine servicing or installations. Performs all work under general supervision and in accordance with established operating policies and safety procedures.

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• Senior Maintenance Technician responsible for making initial assessment of property/building conditions, prioritizing required services and managing work assignments at the residential and commercial properties. Plans and manages the repairs/installation of all required work including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems for short‑range projects. Estimates labor time, requisitions materials needed and coordinates other maintenance staff assistance for projects.
• Under limited supervision, manages outside vendor service schedules and equipment installation at the various properties consistent with approved standards and specifications. Monitors vendor work in progress to verify compliance with approved scope of services and design specifications. Manages apartment unit turnover related vendor work order requirements in coordination with Manager.
• Regularly inspects the physical condition of residential, commercial and/or off‑campus properties. Informs manager of building conditions, problems and needs on a regular schedule. Maintains effective communication with other Maintenance staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and work outside during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Comfort using hand tools and power equipment.
• Provide on‑call support as outlined in the rotating schedule.
• Primarily working inside residential and commercial properties.

• Simple hand tools.

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Maintenance (3 Years)

Not Applicable

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

• Relevant vocational degree or certification may substitute for some of the minimum experience required.

High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and/or experience.

Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Trade Functions With Demonstrated Ability To Perform Varied Maintenance Tasks (4 Years)

• Construction Equipment
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Electrical Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Repairs
• HVAC Solutions
• Industrial Maintenance
• Learning Quickly
• Property Assessments
• Sound Judgment
• Task-Oriented
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

G09-H

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

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