HVAC Service Technician- University Village (Student Living)
R0129723 University Village Laredo, Texas
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Overview
Greystar is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals who want to help us continue to be the best at what we do. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies, delivering industry-leading services to investors, clients, and residents. We offer unrivaled professional development and career growth opportunities to our team members and look forward to welcoming you to Greystar, where our people are what make us the Global Leader in Rental Housing.
- Full-Time
- Mid-Level
- No
Job Responsibilities
ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $290 billion of real estate in 247 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 857,400 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $76 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Diagnose and repair Air Cooled and Water Source Heat Pump systems, installation/replacement of units, replacement of compressors, filter dryers, TXV’s, fan motors, evaporator coils, condenser coils, microprocessors and associated electrical components.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic testing of heat pump control systems to determine the cause of failures and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Must have a thorough understanding of electrical systems working with single phase and three phase electrical distribution systems of 120/277/480 volts.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment such as volt meters, to diagnose, repair, and replace electrical motors, motor controls, wiring, starters, relays, contactors, and miscellaneous electrical components.
• Maintain inventory of necessary parts and supplies to support the day-to-day operations for maintenance and repairs of all HVAC Equipment. Organize and prioritize daily workload to ensure all HVAC service requests and repairs are performed efficiently, correctly and in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the property’s Loss and Prevention program, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize and maintain a preventative maintenance program that minimizes emergency repairs and service repairs.
• Perform refrigerant recovery on HVAC systems, maintaining an accurate refrigerant management program and recovery logs.
• Evacuate and properly recharge refrigerant systems and return to service.
• Adhere to LOTO safety procedures utilizing electrical safety protocol testing and inspection of electrical systems.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the physical appearance and condition of the building infrastructure, maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and other utility spaces in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintain professional and positive customer relations with students, staff, and vendors alike.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Capable of performing all tasks as outlined in the Key Responsibilities above.
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems, and operating various HVAC and Electric systems connected. (Experience with JCI/Metasys a plus).
• Familiarity with understanding Building Automation Systems, HVAC Applications, and control sequences
• General aptitude for grasping computer networking concepts.
• Proficiency in use of hand tools, power tools and electrical testing equipment, such as multimeters to determine voltage, amperage, resistance etc;
• Solid knowledge base in use of personal computers.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- This specialized role is dedicated exclusively to the maintenance, repair, and installation of Water Source Heat Pumps and associated systems. Our ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of HVAC equipment and applications, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with these systems.
- It's important to note that this position is not an on-call position and is strictly focused on HVAC and mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance, however responding to after-hours emergencies may be required at times.
- Unlike general facilities maintenance roles, responsibilities of this position do not extend to building upkeep tasks such as residential maintenance work orders, painting, or other non-HVAC related building maintenance activities, as these are managed by the Campus Housing Operations Team.
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Additional Compensation:
- Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
- Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered*:
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
- Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
- For onsite team members, 20-40% housing discount at Greystar-managed communities.
- 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
- Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
- Charitable giving program and benefits.
*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Success Profile
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- Problem-Solver
- Dependable
- Efficient
- Team player
- Productive
- Flexible
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"Greystar has granted me the opportunity to grow as an employee and assisted me in every obstacle I have encountered at work. With the amazing management and coworkers here, who have taught me what they know without hesitation, it is easy to see why people stay with the company a long time. Every day is something different, that makes the adventure of growing with the company so exciting!"
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Benefits
Healthcare
Health insurance (including company-paid opportunities) is offered, along with competitive dental and vision insurance plan options
Retirement Planning
Flexible Spending Accounts and Employer-matched 401(k) plans are offered
Paid Time Off
Full-time team members receive generous paid time off – including your birthday! – as well as paid sick leave, personal days, and company holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Maternal and paternal paid leave is available for the birth or adoption of a child
Professional Development
Ongoing support is available for career advancement opportunities in addition to corporate training programs
Employee Assistance
Program
Experienced counselors are available 24/7 for confidential assistance to listen and help you find solutions at no cost to you
Note: Outlined benefits may vary by international region.
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