Maintenance Technician

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 for 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Technician with Hines, you will maintain basic operation and maintenance of assigned building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a fast-growing, bio-tech company in a brand new, state of the art headquarters buildings in the South San Francisco science. When you join Hines, you will work alongside innovative leaders who set the standards responsible for our reputation as an industry leader today, and you'll be a part of shaping our future in the years to come. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with performing general maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.

• Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.

• Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical.

• Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property, including understanding of pure water systems.

• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.

• Apply basic knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.

• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by Hines.

• Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.

• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.

• Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures.

• Develop understanding and usage of fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property.

• Adhere to all Hines property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner.

• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.

• Assist with laboratory furniture move, and bracing of lab equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.

• One or more years of related experience in commercial facilities.

• Assuring a safe environment for work.

• Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Possess sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.

• Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment.

• Strict adherence to non-disclosure agreements and a high degree of confidentiality.

• Ability to comply with client health and safety protocols.

• Ability to manually lift 25 lbs. or more.

• Ability to climb up and down stairs, access restrictive openings, and perform emergency procedures.

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

• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect buildings and detect emergency alarms.

• 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.

• Office and lab bio safety level 1-2 environment.

• Indoors

• 80% / Outdoors

• 20%

• Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000

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.

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