High-Rise Facilities Technician - Maintenance & Safety

Hines; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Hines Living in Atlanta seeks a Service Technician to oversee mechanical and electrical work, ensuring safety and quality across the property. You will manage work orders, supervise grounds, and coordinate with contractors to prepare units for leasing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years of maintenance experience, and EPA refrigerant certifications. The position pays $18.60–$27.50 per hour and offers growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred.
• Two or more years of property maintenance or related industry experience.
• EPA Type I & II or Universal certification strong preferred for refrigerant recycling.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits, e.g.: EPA certification for refrigerant recycling; Pool & Spa Operator.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule and overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
• Work indoors ~80% / outdoors ~20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders generated from requests for service in a timely manner.
• Oversee property grounds and amenities by cleaning, trash disposal, pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs/signage as needed.
• Diagnose issues and provide solutions in line with Hines policies, standards, and code requirements.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and coordinate with contractors and vendors.
• Operate, maintain and repair mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment.
• Handle documentation and paperwork without disrupting other service requests.
• Follow safety procedures and report injuries or issues to the supervisor.
• Support cost-cutting by verifying parts are suitable for repair rather than replacement when possible.
• Maintain use of hand/power tools and safety devices; return items properly.
• Notify supervisor about items needed and manage re-orders efficiently.
• Understand and follow current emergency procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

On-call availability

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Type I & II or Universal certification

Pool & Spa Operator certification

Job description

Hines Living in Atlanta seeks a Service Technician to oversee mechanical and electrical work, ensuring safety and quality across the property. You will manage work orders, supervise grounds, and coordinate with contractors to prepare units for leasing.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years of maintenance experience, and EPA refrigerant certifications. The position pays $18.60–$27.50 per hour and offers growth opportunities and benefits.