Journeyman HVAC Technician - University Flats (Student Living)

Greystar; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate company is seeking a Journeyman HVAC Technician to manage and repair HVAC systems for residential housing. This role emphasizes a in-depth understanding of HVAC systems, ensuring operations run efficiently. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency with tools and communication, contributing positively to the team.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time off

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems and Building Automation Systems preferred.
• Capable of performing all tasks outlined in the role responsibilities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems including Air Cooled and Water Source Heat Pumps.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment for repairs on various electrical components.
• Maintain inventory of necessary parts for day-to-day operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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 $320 billion of real estate in 250 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 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $79 billion of assets under management, including over $36 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

The Journeyman HVAC Technician will work under the direction of the Associate Director of Preventive Maintenance to support the operations of UK Campus Housing to upkeep the safe and efficient operation of all HVAC Systems for Greystar residential housing facilities, to include, but is not limited to the following:

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.

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.

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Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.

• Onsite Property Positions :Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance 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 11 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, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance 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 listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.