Maintenance Technician - Prose Southcenter

Greystar Management Services•Tukwila, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Greystar is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician for Prose Southcenter in Tukwila, Washington. The position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The technician responds to resident service requests, performs repairs and preventive maintenance, and prepares vacant apartments for new residents. The role also supports grounds upkeep, vendor coordination, inventory control, documentation, inspections, and cost-control efforts. The position requires work inside and outside in all weather conditions and a flexible schedule that includes taking calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties or attend training and business meetings. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$27.25. Additional compensation may include onsite bonus programs. The posting also describes housing discounts, a cell phone allowance, and a robust benefits package; benefits are offered to full-time employees and onsite housing discounts depend on availability and applicable terms.

Requirements

Previous experience with painting, entry-level carpentry, appliance repair, and basic plumbing.
Knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
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 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 taking calls 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, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

EPA Type 1 and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling (required for Certified Service Technicians).

Responsibilities

Complete resident service requests and repairs in a timely manner, including appliance repairs, and perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose defects or problems and make repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-in by inspecting units, creating a maintenance punch list, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused materials and equipment, and notify the maintenance supervisor about reordering needs.
Complete service request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities, including picking up debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control programs by repairing parts when possible, using supplies carefully, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, participate in safety meetings and required training, and promptly report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify quality, materials, services, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections and communicate safety, repair, and physical-property concerns to management.
Assist other properties or attend training and business meetings when required.

Benefits

Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, subject to applicable terms and availability.
Cell phone allowance.
Monthly bonus incentives; onsite team members may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
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; birthday off after one year of service; and additional vacation accrual with tenure.
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.
Training and development opportunities.