HVAC Technician - Limestone Park I & II (Student Living)
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.
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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.
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, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
- 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.
