Lead/Sr Building Technician

LEAD/SENIOR BUILDING TECHNICIAN-Indianapolis

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to:

• Regional Property Manager

Summary/Objective

As a commercial building technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with a commercial building ensuring its functionality. You will be required to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs as needed. You will interact with tenants and building occupants to address concerns and maintain a positive building experience. The building technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified tasks. Must be able to work independently.

Essential Functions

• Prioritize and delegate tasks and work orders for maintenance team.

• Communicate with senior real estate manager and administrative assistant timely regarding all work orders and projects.

• Update all required reporting spreadsheets regarding projects.

• Working under general direction, monitors building systems operations and performance.

• Performs complex preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings.

• Has specialized knowledge required in HVAC.

• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment which may include mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.

• Directly or indirectly support the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems including fire suppression.

• Directly or indirectly support all exterior grounds activities, including snow removal, landscaping, groundskeeping, parking lot maintenance and other exterior areas as needed.

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include plumbing systems, roofs, drains, shop, grounds equipment, and HVAC.

• Ability to use technology such as smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.

• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities.

• Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventative maintenance.

• Perform repair or general maintenance work of facilities, buildings, grounds, and equipment including but not limited to electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and painting.

• Competent knowledge of OSHA safety standards, the use and care of tools and equipment used in facilities and grounds maintenance and property repairs.

• Respond immediately to emergency situations.

• Interact with tenants, visitors, customers, and contractors in a professional, timely and courteous manner.

• Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, and common areas.

• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.

• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, preventative maintenance, etc.

• Complete all required Safety Training as scheduled annually.

• Perform minor repairs and troubleshooting locks and doors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Initiative.

• Team player.

• Time Management.

• Decision Making.

• Communication.

• Organization and Problem-Solving Skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to understand written and verbal instruction.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises subcontractors and oversees the day-to-day operations of the local maintenance team.

Work Environment

• This job requires working in commercial spaces including but not limited to industrial, warehouse, and office environments.

• This position will require working indoors and outdoors in various climate conditions ranging from very hot to very cold with rain to very hot and humid. This may include confined locations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly requires sitting, walking, bending, and lifting for prolonged periods of time.

• The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of hands, feet and fingers to handle or feel objects and must be capable of bending, reaching, and crouching.

• Able to handle or feel objects and use tools and equipment and must be capable of bending, reaching, crouching, climbing, and crawling.

• Must have command of all five senses sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time.

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.

• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force.

• Must be able to use a ladder.

Required Education and Experience

• Driver’s license

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Trade school

• Seven (7) years’ experience doing general maintenance work in a commercial space.

• Two (2) years’ HVAC experience

• EPA universal refrigerant handling license preferred.

• Knowledge of code

Working Hours

Typical workweek is forty (40) hours per week. Work hours are determined by your supervisor. During peak times and seasonal extreme weather-related events, position may require longer hours.

Travel

Travel within the local area is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities. and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

OLYMBEC USA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy), citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All of our employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

OLYMBEC USA also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, we will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to your supervisor. We will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practice.