• Job Description

  Req#: MAINT001725

  At Highwoods, our focus is on providing exceptional experiences for everyone involved – our customers, employees, stakeholders, and our local communities. We believe in enhancing the customer experience within our buildings by integrating hospitality and top-notch amenities, creating a truly unmatched work environment.

  A Day in the Life
  As a Highwoods Maintenance Technician, you will be part of a team that strives to provide best-in-class service to customers in our full-service commercial office buildings in the Tampa Market. We're seeking someone passionate about providing exceptional service, and fostering a sense of community for our diverse customer base within the portfolio.

  The Maintenance Technician will independently perform a wide variety of general maintenance repairs relating to an assigned portfolio of commercial properties and complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Responsibilities also include an emphasis on the operations, maintenance, repairs, and updates of the Building HVAC system. Leverage customer relations opportunities to promote open communication and trust between Highwoods and our customers; represent Highwoods in a professional manner to our customers, vendors, and visitors; participate in and follow the guidelines of the safety program.

  Key Responsibilities:

  Maintenance Technician will work closely with the Maintenance Manager who will coordinate many procedures for the Property Managers and the Director of Asset Management Become proficient with the on-line service request system including hand held application Responsible for the overall maintenance of building and building equipment Perform routine building inspections on both building common areas, customer space and exterior Install and repair new and existing plumbing fixtures and accessories; perform minor leak repairs to roof, window, and fountains Install and repair various types of electrical fixtures including lamp and ballast replacement, switches, receptacles, breakers, etc. Log chillers and, in conjunction with the HVAC Technician, perform minor repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, including filter changes and belt replacements Monitor water chemical treatment programs for cooling towers and fountains and log readings Investigate and monitor repeat customer-related calls and report them to the Property Manager Assist contractors with life safety alarm systems and water-based or dry fire protection systems shut downs and testing Be responsible for accurate and timely record keeping and reporting Assist in hurricane preparedness and response Foster a positive and productive working relationship with each customer in the building to ensure the best customer service experience and overall customer satisfaction

  Requirements:

  • Documented training/certification/license in one or more of the following fields:
    
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing
    • Mechanical
    • Life Safety
    • Customer Service Skills
    • Basic computer skills, excel, word, outlook

  • Be available for emergency calls at night, weekends, and holidays on an alternating schedule (on-call)
  • Fundamental knowledge of state and local building codes
  • Maintain a current Florida Driver’s License
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Education/Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Three or more years of commercial real estate maintenance experience
  • Systems Maintenance Administrator or Systems Maintenance Technician designation through BOMA preferred.

  Work Environment:

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme outdoor conditions (cold / hot weather, wind, precipitation). The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Must be comfortable working on the roofs of office buildings and climbing ladders.

  Physical Demands:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; this position is active and requires the employee to stand, walk, balance, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb. The employee must use hands to handle or feel; grasp and reach with hands and arms - must be able to work frequently with arms extended above head. The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50-pound items. Specific visual acuity required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; and depth perception. Ability to read, understand, and to communicate information and ideas clearly in writing and orally required.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Highwoods Properties, Inc. is an office real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company's primary business is the operation, acquisition and development of office properties. The Company's segments include Office and Other. The Company owns, develops,...

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