Maintenance Technician - HVAC Experience Needed

The Scion Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

The Scion Group is seeking a Facilities Technician II with HVAC experience to respond to maintenance requests, perform preventive tasks, and prepare apartments for turnovers. You will help maintain safety and functionality of the property and work in a fast-paced, collegiate environment.

Required are 3–5 years of maintenance experience, HVAC/EPA 608 certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to learn Entrata, CMMS, Building Automation, and Digital Control systems.

Qualifications

• HVAC experience and EPA 608 certification.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Proficiency with property management software (Entrata, CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical condition of the property according to SOPs and safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to service requests.
• Prepare apartments for turnovers and coordinate with vendors.
• Monitor life safety systems and document testing.
• Assist in emergency and disaster preparedness planning.
• Access key management and security protocols when on site.
• Coordinate schedules with the Facilities Manager and vendors.
• Diagnose and perform routine maintenance/repair in a timely, professional manner.
• Ensure all service requests are completed.

Skills

HVAC experience

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school diploma

Tools

Entrata

CMMS

Building Automation System

Digital Control System

Job description

Maintenance Technician - HVAC Experience Needed

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Scion is paving a path in student living and the Facilities Technician II is an integral part in the execution of our vision. This position responds to maintenance and repair service requests, carries out preventive maintenance tasks, prepares apartments for turnovers, and stays on top of requesting required supplies in a timely matter. The Facilities Technician II ensures safety and functionality of the property’s buildings and equipment and ensures optimal service is provided to our customers.

The Facilities Technician II is an experienced technician who excels in a fast-paced, agile, collegiate environment. This role demands superior problem solving, technical abilities and unwavering follow through.

• FLSA Status Non-Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical condition of the property according to The Scion Group’s Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA and Industry’s
• Perform physically demanding work to maintain the asset, and other property features to minimize liability
• Assume responsibility (as required) over operating, system monitoring/diagnostics, and preventative testing for major building systems.
• Operate system monitoring/diagnostics, preventative testing for life safety systems such as: fire pumps, fire alarm monitoring panels, dry/wet sprinkler systems, visual and audible alarms, back flow preventers, smoke detectors, CO2 sensors/alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, means of egress, and fire
• Assist in creating emergency and disaster preparedness plans and
• Maintain key management protocols and security, unlocking apartment doors and accompany/escort various vendors as
• Coordinate delivery and work schedules with vendors, contractors as approved by the Facilities Manager or Supervisor.
• Coordinate maintenance objectives and daily assignments with the Manager or
• Diagnose and perform routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional
• Assure all service requests are completed

The responsibilities listed above may not be all-inclusive.

What We Require

• High school/GED or trade school diploma and with minimum of 3-5 years of full-time general maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination
• HVAC certification/EPA 608 certification (Core, Type I, II & III)
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or intention to obtain within six months
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of key management and security systems
• Knowledge of safety procedures with a safety conscious attitude, record of punctuality and dependability, ability to work with pressure of aggressive deadlines, and flexible schedule to accommodate after-hours and weekend emergencies
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements (ie. Entrata, CMMS, Building Automation system & Digital Control System)
• Ability and willingness to travel when required
• Ability to stand 8 hours or longer per day and lift up to 100 lbs. as necessary
• Job location is at the assigned property. May be required to travel periodically.
• Serves in an “on-call” capacity, except during approved PTO periods.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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As set forth in The Scion Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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