Service Technician - Runway Playa Vista

Hines; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines is seeking a Service Technician for Runway Playa Vista in Los Angeles. You will oversee technical and mechanical work, complete work orders, maintain grounds, and ensure safety and compliance with company standards.

The role requires HVAC, electrical, plumbing knowledge, 2+ years in property maintenance, and EPA refrigerant certifications; lifting and outdoor work are required. Compensation ranges hourly, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred.
• Two or more years of property maintenance or related industry experience.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances.
• Appropriate EPA Certifications for refrigerant recycling.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities.
• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
• Work standing all day.
• Lift 25 lbs. or more.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
• Compensation: $24.01/hr - $26.68/hr

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work orders generated from requests for service in a timely manner.
• Oversee the property grounds and other amenities by performing general cleaning such as trash and debris disposal, pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Diagnose issues with the property and provide solutions adhering to Hines policies and codes.
• Identify areas for improvement and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and coordinate with contractors and vendors.
• Handle documentation and paperwork without disrupting other service requests.
• Follow safety techniques with mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions and report issues.
• Support cost-cutting by ensuring parts meet standards before replacement.
• Follow guidelines for safe usage of tools and equipment; return items properly.
• Notify supervisor about required items and reordering needs.
• Understand and follow current emergency procedures.
• Adjust and operate fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Maintain knowledge of Hines policies and standards.
• Operate, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment.
• Complete required training within set timeframes.
• Use computer skills to manage work orders and building operations.
• Obtain city or government licenses or permits when applicable (EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician; Pool & Spa Operator).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EPA CFC Universal Certification

Pool & Spa Operator

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

We’re creating places people are proud to call home and supporting teams who take pride in delivering hospitality-focused experiences every day all while building lasting, meaningful careers along the way. Backed by Hines, a global real estate investment, development, and property management firm, Hines Living is one of the firm’s highest-conviction growth priorities, expanding rapidly across North America. Come grow with us!

As a Service Technician at Runway Playa Vista with Hines, you will be responsible for overseeing technical and mechanical work of the property to meet the standards of Hines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Complete assigned work orders generated from requests for service in a timely manner

• Oversee the property grounds and other amenities by performing general cleaning such as trash and debris disposal, pressure wash breezeways and pool areas, and painting curbs and signage as needed

• Be proactive in diagnosing the issues with the property and provide solutions that are in accordance with established Hines policies, standards, and code requirements.

• Identifies areas for improvement and provides suggestions to improve overall efficiency and productivity

• Prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins via inspection, identify what requests are needed, scheduling with contractors and vendors as needed, and complete all maintenance tasks

• Appropriately handle all documentation and other paperwork in a complete fashion without disrupting other service requests

• Practice proper safety techniques with all mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, reporting any injuries, accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate contact

• Support cost-cutting and expense control programs by verifying parts are up to standards for repair rather than a complete replacement when possible

• Follows guidelines for the proper and safe usage of hand, power tools, testing equipment, and safety devices and other items, as well as make sure items are returned

• Notify the supervisor about any items needed and evaluate what needs to be re-ordered without being wasteful

• Generally competent in understanding and following all current emergency procedures

• Adjust and operate the fire alarm and life safety systems

• Functional knowledge of the Hines policies and standards

• Operate, adjust, perform maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, appliance, electrical, plumbing and HVAC related equipment

• Successful completion of all required training programs within required timeframes

• Possess computer skills to administer the work order programs and building operations

• Compute basic mathematical equations

• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits, i.e.:

  • The EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate

  • Pool & Spa Operator

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred

• Two or more years of property maintenance or related industry experience

• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, general carpentry, HVAC, and appliances

• Appropriate EPA Certifications for refrigerant recycling

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities

• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time

• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses

• Work standing all day

• Lift 25 lbs. or more

• Climb up and down stairs and ladders

• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)

• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays

• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

• Compensation: $24.01/hr - $26.68/hr

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.