Maintenance Technician - Meadowlawn Apartments

Greystar•Salem, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadowlawn Apartments has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Technician! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in our success. Meadowlawn Apartments is an established 9-hole golf course community conveniently located off SE Lancaster in Eugene with easy access to Hwy 22 and I-5. Our primarily 55+ community embraces a serene feel complimented with monthly resident events engaging the community combined with 39 different floor plans to choose from. This position performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment
Previous experience with painting, entry level carpentry, appliance repair, and basic plumbing
High level of professionalism in both manner and dress
Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Incumbents must have EPA certifications Type 1 and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling. (Applies to Certified Service Technicians.)
Incumbents must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions. (Applies to all Service Technicians.)
Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property depending on the property size, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property’s maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.

Benefits

Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities
Cell phone allowance
Monthly bonus incentives
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off (15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays)
Your birthday off after 1 year of service
Additional vacation accrued with tenure
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter)
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service
Paid Parental Leave
Lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy)
Employee Assistance Program
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans
Charitable giving program and benefits