Make Ready Technician - Center Place

Hines

The Role

Overview

Prepare and maintain vacant multifamily units to Hines standards, handling repairs & inspections.

Key Responsibilities

  • equipment cleaning
  • property maintenance
  • safety compliance
  • repair inspection
  • tool usage
  • resident service

Tasks

-Clean and paint equipment -Assists in maintaining the property such as the grounds, common areas, and amenities -Practice proper safety techniques with all mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, reporting any injuries, accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate contact -Ensure safety information is current and readily accessible while keeping up to date on all OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements to ensure compliance -Inspect all sheetrock and wall finishes for damage and repair/replace as needed -Attentive to questions from other service members as well as residents, responding in a respectful manner to complaints about maintenance services, and assign work requests according to urgency and efficiency -Identifies areas for improvement and provides suggestions to improve overall efficiency and productivity -Actively complete all repairs and improvements to the apartment homes prior to resident occupation as well as verifying the property is maintained up to standards -Follows guidelines for the proper and safe usage of hand, power tools, testing equipment, and safety devices and other items, as well as make sure items are returned -Compute basic mathematical equations -Climb up and down stairs and ladders -Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs) -Perform general cleaning, pressure wash, trash removal and other duties as assigned -Verify the apartment homes have been properly caulked and sealed as needed around the interior (sink, showers, bathtubs, windows, etc.) -Support cost-cutting and expense control programs by verifying parts are up to standards for repair rather than a complete replacement when possible

Requirements

  • troubleshooting
  • computer skills
  • maintenance experience
  • time management
  • customer service
  • high school

What You Bring

-Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time -Lift 25 lbs. or more -Successful completion of all required training programs within required timeframes -Understand policies and procedures of the company and of the assigned property -Excellent time management skills -Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills -Demonstrated ability to identify mechanical, electrical, or other malfunctions and provide solutions -Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses -One or more years of maintenance or related experience preferred -Possess computer skills necessary to effectively administer work order programs and building operations -Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting) -High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred

Benefits

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. 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, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines. -Compensation: $15.67/hr - $20.00/hr

The Company

About Hines

-Its portfolio includes iconic office towers, urban retail centers, industrial complexes, high‑end residential and mixed‑use developments. -With 176 developments underway globally and operations in over 30 countries, Hines delivers large‑scale, transformative projects. -The firm has a history of collaborating with world‑renowned architects like I.M. Pei, Frank Gehry and Cesar Pelli, shaping skylines worldwide. -Noteworthy projects include CityCenterDC in Washington DC, the T3 timber‑built office campus in Minneapolis and Boston’s South Station Tower. -Hines operates across investment, development and property management, orchestrating end‑to‑end real estate excellence. -Its portfolio ranges from towering office landmarks and urban residential communities to sprawling logistics hubs and mixed‑use districts. -With a talent for ambitious, innovative design and complex large‑scale execution, Hines is celebrated for reimagining built environments.

Sector Specialisms

Living

Build-to-Rent / Multifamily

Seniors Housing

Student Housing

Office