HVAC Maintenance Technician

Job Title: HVAC Maintenance Technician

Direct Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor/Regional Maintenance Manager

Required Work Hours: 40 hours/week + on-call after regular work hours for emergencies

Sign-On Bonus:

Westland is currently offering a Sign-On bonus for this role in the amount of $1,000!

Company Overview:

Established in 1977, Westland Real Estate Group is a privately owned Property Management company that manages and owns their own Real Estate portfolio responsibly. Our real estate portfolio consists of both Commercial and Residential with Residential having over 30,000 units spread out through Southern CA, Las Vegas, NV, Fort Worth, TX and San Antonio, TX.

Westland is headquartered in Long Beach, CA and believes in continually growing and expanding the Westland family while providing high-quality service and making a positive impact on each community we serve. Our company values are Family, Opportunity, Commitment and Results. Come and join the Westland team where growth is key!

Job Summary:

The HVAC Maintenance Technician will perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on properties, mechanical, equipment, and utility systems. Will also also perform general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining apartments, buildings, community spaces, adjacent walks and grounds, grass, and equipment in clean, orderly, and functional conditions, as well as providing assistance to staff, visitors, and other employees, as necessary. *This position will require that individuals will obtain an HVAC certificate, as well as a refrigeration certificate.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of prior experience with HVAC Maintenance occupation
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Advanced experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
  
  
  

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - preferred
• Certificate in: plumbing, refrigeration or other technical studies
• HVAC/EPA Certification - Required
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Being a maintenance worker requires light troubleshooting abilities for a variety of different types of machinery and equipment like HVAC, electricity, plumbing, and occasionally janitorial or lawn maintenance. While performing the duties of this job, this position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, as well as frequently lifting and/or moving items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow. Must be able to work flexible hours.
  
  
  

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform minor and major repair of all equipment and throughout the property
• Perform minor and major repair of all HVAC and other equipment and throughout the property
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC components and replace as necessary
• Ability to climb ladders and work under inclement weather
• Able to request parts needed
• Follow all refrigerant guidelines
• Maintain an active HVAC/ EPA Certification
• Assist in training of other employees as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis
• Perform minor electrical maintenance to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools
• Perform minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.)
• Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (e.g. preparing surfaces and using a brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks, and handles, etc.)
• Prepare the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, refrigerators, evaporation coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve the wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.)
• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas
• Inspect belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; Clean and inspect boiler; treats water with proper chemicals
• Perform repairs or replaces broken parts; Performs touch up and finish painting
• Repair broken windows; repair doors, door locks, and closets; install window blinds
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors; Use vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds
• Replace light bulbs
• Install electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects; replace and repairs wiring as needed
• Repair electrical equipment and control circuits; replace faulty electrical switches; repair refrigeration equipment
• May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security
• May install computer cable; Basic computer skills
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required
• Assist with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repair plaster and drywall; Paint building structures
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures; Ability to document work orders and performance; Ability to process work orders
• Participate in general cleaning, painting, and repair work
  
  
  

Benefits:

Westland takes pride in its team members and proudly offers the following benefits:

• Medical (dependent coverage options as well)
• Dental (dependent coverage options as well)
• Vision (dependent coverage options as well)
• Life Insurances (dependent coverage options as well)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with employer matching
• 6 Sick Days a year
• 10 Vacation Days a year to start
• Paid Holidays
• Rent Discounts and more!
  
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All applicants being considered for employment must pass a background check, drug screening and any other applicable pre-employment screening.

Westland Real Estate Group is an equal opportunity employer.