Maintenance Technician - The Hawthorne
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the property's buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The position 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 business needs, with on-call duties required. The role handles resident work orders and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing, maintains and tracks maintenance supplies and equipment, documents service work, and helps keep grounds and shared areas clean and in good repair. It also involves following safety and risk-management procedures, sometimes inspecting contractors' work, and assisting with property inspections. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve travel to other properties or for training and meetings.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of property maintenance experience.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and 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 on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
- A valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling, for Certified Service Technicians.
Responsibilities
- Complete resident-requested work orders and preventive 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 maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished 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 practical, avoiding waste, 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, materials, and compliance with 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; basic employee-only medical coverage is free.
- Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays for new hires; an additional birthday day off after one year of service; and additional vacation accrual with tenure.
- Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount terms and unit availability.
- A 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 and a lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement of 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 property positions may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
