Maintenance Technician - Ballard Yards

Greystar•Seattle, WA

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Ballard Yards has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Technician. This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role includes responding to resident service requests, making repairs, preparing apartments for move-in, maintaining property areas and equipment, and assisting with vendors. The position requires flexible scheduling, including taking on-call shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve travel to other properties or for training and business needs.

Requirements

Knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
Previous experience with painting, entry-level carpentry, appliance repair, and basic plumbing.
Professional manner and dress.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
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.
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 taking on-call shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
All certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
A valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete assigned resident service work orders 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-in by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, coordinating vendors, 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, completely, and on time.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractors' and service providers' work to confirm it meets quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and repair concerns, and communicate the property's physical needs to management.
Provide customer service as part of a team.

Benefits

Hourly pay range of $24.00–$27.25.
Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities; onsite housing discounts are subject to discount and unit availability.
Cell phone allowance.
Potential eligibility for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs for onsite property positions.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, including low-cost or free basic employee-only medical coverage.
Paid time off, including 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.
Paid six-week 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.