Facilities Technician

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Salary: $51,000 - $68,000 per year

A bit about us:

• Privately held, family company that has been in business almost 70 years
• A global real estate investment, development and management firm. One of the largest in the world.
• They have a big focus on sustainability, innovation and placemaking
• They have $94.6 billion of assets under their management

Why join us?

• Competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits
• You'll experience a culture that supports a positive work-life balance and strives for trust and integrity in personal and professional dealings

Job Details

Responsibilities:
As an Operations Engineer, you will operate and maintain all building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues.

• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests
• Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.
• Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Engineering Manager.
• Perform troubleshooting and general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical systems, lighting and lighting control systems and building control systems
• Be familiar with the Hines Engineering Standards and assist with managing property-specific engineering programs
• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
• Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
• Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:
• Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
• Assist with bomb searches
• Assist with life safety system alarms
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams
• Be knowledgeable with the operation and usage of the fire alarm and life safety systems at the property
• Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner to help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations.
• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Two or more years experience in commercial HVAC or related experience
• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment blueprints, schematics and instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and some holidays

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