Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for all operations, maintenance, and repairs of building structures and equipment for a portfolio of Class A commercial properties; represents Highwoods Properties in a professional manner to customers, vendors, and the general public; is a team player and work with co-workers for the good of the team; participate in and follow the guidelines of the safety program.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Perform a variety of general repairs, installations and maintenance on building equipment, including changing ballasts, light bulbs and/or tubes, light switches, receptacles, door locks and general repairs on plumbing fixtures
• Have a general knowledge of alarm and fire protection systems for commercial office buildings
• Perform general carpentry repairs to buildings
• Inspect equipment for proper lubrication and perform other preventative maintenance duties as needed
• Check out building problem areas, make necessary repairs and adjustments
• Refer complex situations to supervisor or higher-classified Maintenance Technicians
• Perform routine building inspections according to company policy
• Install and repair new and existing plumbing fixtures, drain lines and accessories
• Perform preventive maintenance, installation and repair of water pipes, controls, and associated equipment
• Install and repair switches and receptacles
• Assist the HVAC Technician with any building related mechanical or maintenance issues when required
• Investigate and monitor repeat customer-related calls and report them to the Building Systems Administrator
• Perform minor leak repairs to roof, window, and fountains
• Assist contractors with life safety alarm systems and water-based or dry fire protection systems shut downs and testing
• Perform installation and repair of ceiling tiles, wall coverings, vinyl tile, carpet, cove base, window blinds, signage, etc.
• Be responsible for accurate and timely record keeping and reporting
• Assist in snow and ice removal using shovels, snow sweepers and snow blowers and spreading ice melt

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A fundamental knowledge of life safety systems, including fire alarm, sprinkler, fire pumps, and emergency generators
• Be available for emergency calls at night, weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Maintain a current drivers license

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required; a minimum of two years of education from one of the following preferred:

• State, county or local governmental agency OR
• Approved/sanctioned Technical Institution OR
• College or University
  
  
  
  • In one or more of the following fields:
    
    
    
    • Electrical
    • Construction
    • Roofing
    • Building Life Safety Systems
    • Plumbing
    • Carpentry
    • Mechanical OR
    
    
    
    
  • OR equivalent: at least six months' on the job training in one or more of the above listed fields.
  
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years' general maintenance experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Industrial
• Commercial

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme outdoor conditions (cold/hot weather, wind, precipitation). The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Must be comfortable working on the roofs of office buildings and climbing ladders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; this position is active and requires the employee to stand, walk, balance, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb. The employee must use hands to handle or feel; grasp and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to work frequently with arms extended above head. The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50-pound items. Specific visual acuity required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; and depth perception. Ability to read, understand, and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally required.