General Maintenance Technician - HVAC Specialist I (Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes)

WinnCompanies is searching for a General Maintenance Technician - HVAC Specialist I to join our military housing team at Fort Drum, NY.
In this role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance functions in the community, particularly when it comes to repairing, troubleshooting, and replacing HVAC systems and parts.
Please note that the pay range for this position is $23.89 to $26.28 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, repair, and complete advanced troubleshooting to include all components and replacement of HVAC systems and parts.
• Diagnose HVAC issues, such as no heat or no air.
• Understand pressures and system capabilities, including freon.
• Replace commonly-used parts in HVAC systems.
• Assist with replacement of full HVAC systems.
• Respond to service calls related to residential maintenance, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliances.
• Complete service calls/Change of Occupancy Maintenance work.
• Complete repairs as directed by immediate supervisor or other organization management representatives. 
• Transport, install, and connect stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and other electrical and gas appliances. 
• Transport equipment, furnishings, and appliances to job sites, load and unload trucks.
• Respond to and complete on-call after hours emergency and urgent repairs.
• Operate power tools and power equipment.
• Update work order status, including time, materials, and notes on mobile devices provided.
• Keep supervisor well-informed of activities, results, and potential problems, while recommending corrective actions to supervisor. 
• Work cooperatively and conduct oneself professionally when in contact with customers, staff, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of HVAC experience.
• A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy
• Current HVAC license.
• EPA certification.
• Proficiency in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, flooring, or appliances.
• Ability to provide basic tools and equipment necessary to perform daily duties. 
• Solid customer service skills.
• Basic familiarity with computers and web-based applications.
• Ability to read and write in English, in order to understand basic instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training.

Our Benefits:Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits: - Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday) - 401(k) plan options with a company match - Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options - Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution - Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance - Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions) - Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities - Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options - Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!) - Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles - Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families - To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
Why WinnCompanies?A job you can be proud of: WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. A job that challenges you: Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. A job you can learn from: We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development.A team that cares: We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respec