Maintenance Technician - Prose Southcenter

Greystar•Tukwila, WA

7d•$22 - $27•Onsite

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 role handles resident service requests and preventative maintenance, prepares apartments for new residents, maintains shared spaces, and supports vendor coordination and property inspections. The position may involve assisting other properties or attending training and business meetings.

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, 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 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
All certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
A valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable.
For Certified Service Technicians, EPA Type I and II or Universal refrigerant-recycling certification.

Responsibilities

Complete resident service requests and preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance work, and inspecting completed work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused supplies and equipment, 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 removing debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts when possible, minimizing waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to ensure it meets quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety or repair concerns, and communicate property needs to management.
Provide customer service as part of a team and assist with vendor management and other duties.

Benefits

Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, subject to discount and unit availability.
Cell phone allowance.
Monthly bonus incentives; onsite roles may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, including low or free basic medical costs for employee-only 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.
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.
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.
Training and development opportunities.