Maintenance Technician - The Hawthorne

Greystar Management Services•Riverside, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role is at a stabilized property with 184 units in Riverside, California. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, generally 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., subject to change based on business needs. On-call work is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The technician completes service requests and preventative maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, manages maintenance supplies and documentation, and helps maintain the grounds and shared areas. The role also supports safety and cost-control programs, may inspect contractor work, and assists with property inspections. Work may involve travel to other properties or training and business events as needed.

Requirements

1–2 years of property maintenance experience.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.
Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable.

Nice To Haves

EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling (required for Certified Service Technicians).

Responsibilities

Complete service requests and preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating work lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused supplies and equipment to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when items need to be reordered.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts when possible, using supplies responsibly, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify quality, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and repair concerns, and communicate the property’s physical needs to management.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Low-cost or free basic medical coverage for employee-only coverage.
Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; additional vacation accrues with tenure.
Birthday off after one year of service.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount and unit availability.
Six-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter.
401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after six months of service.
Paid parental leave.
Lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000, including adoption or surrogacy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Onsite positions may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.