General Maintenance Technician - HVAC Specialist II

WinnCompanies; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WinnCompanies is seeking an adaptable General Maintenance Technician - HVAC Specialist II for our military housing team at Fort Knox, KY. You will maintain and repair HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems across rental units and offices.

The role requires 3–5 years HVAC experience, a current HVAC license, and ability to interact professionally with residents, staff, and contractors. A REAL ID compliant license is needed to access the federal facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3–5 years HVAC experience required.
• Current HVAC license is required.
• Ability to perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring or appliances work.
• Proficient with basic computers and mobile devices.
• Excellent customer service and English literacy needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose and repair HVAC systems and parts.
• Repair issues like no heat, no AC, and airflow problems.
• Replace parts and potentially full HVAC systems.
• Respond to service calls and property management needs.
• Transport and install appliances and connect utilities.
• Update work orders with time and materials on mobile device.
• Maintain vehicle inventory and ensure job site cleanup.
• Work professionally with customers and staff.

Skills

HVAC experience

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Customer service

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC License

Tools

Power Tools

Electrical Testing Tools

Carpentry Tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

WinnCompanies is searching for an adaptable and dependable General Maintenance Technician - HVAC Specialist II to join our military housing team which is located in Fort Knox, KY.

In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds, and parking lots. You will maintain and repair our building structures and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitary systems, HVAC systems and equipment.

Please note that this position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver’s license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, repair, and complete advanced troubleshooting to repair HVAC systems and parts.
• Diagnose HVAC issues, such as no heat or no air, as well as air flow, temperature variations, and zones.
• Rebuild duct work.
• Understand pressures and system capabilities, including freon.
• Replace commonly-used parts in HVAC systems.
• Complete replacement of full HVAC systems.
• Respond to service calls to complete Service/COM work and property management requirements.
• Complete repairs as directed by immediate supervisor or other organization management representatives.
• Transport, install, and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other electrical and gas appliances.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hours emergency and urgent repairs.
• Operate power tools and power equipment.
• Update work order status, including time, materials, and notes on mobile devices provided accurately and timely.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results, and potential problems, while recommending corrective actions to supervisor.
• Work cooperatively and conduct oneself professionally when in contact with customers, staff, contractors, monitors, and the public.
• Transport equipment, furnishings and appliances to job sites.
• Repair and fabricate window and door screens and frames
• Dig, fill and tamp earth excavations; level grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovel concrete; clean culverts and ditches; cut tree and brush; operate power tools and lawn mowers.
• Remove floor tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic floor tile and plywood. Remove damaged drywall.
• Operate power blowers or use brooms to clean rooftops, sidewalks and driveways of leaves and debris. Ensure work-site clean up.
• Maintain vehicle and vehicle inventory as prescribed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3-5 years of HVAC experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
• Current HVAC license.
• Proficiency at carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring, or appliances.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties.
• Basic familiarity with computers and web-based applications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to use a mobile device including applications, email and internet.
• This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver’s license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training.
• 3+ years of work experience in the HVAC field.