WinnCompanies is searching for an adaptable and dependable General Maintenance Technician - HVAC Specialist I to join our military housing team located at Fort Knox, a 2,382 unit military housing community located in Fort Knox, KY.
In this role, you will perform maintenance functions in the community, including rental units, office buildings, residential areas, grounds, and parking lots. The ideal candidate will also ensure that all service is performed safely and results in favorable customer feedback.
The selected candidate will adhere to a Monday through Friday schedule with rotating on-call duty required as needed. Please note that this position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.
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.
- Less than 1 year of relevant work experience in residential maintenance.
- 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.
- This position is located at a federal facility. In accordance with the REAL ID Act, effective May 7, 2025, a REAL ID compliant driver's license/ID is required in order to access the federal facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of HVAC experience.
- Vocational or technical training.
Our Benefits:
Regular 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
- 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 respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.
About Us:
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there’s a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
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