Maintenance Technician - The Retreat at Mountain Brook
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The position is at a stabilized, 517-unit garden property and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with a rotating on-call schedule. The technician responds to resident service requests and completes preventive maintenance, apartment make-readies, maintenance documentation, and inventory procedures. The role also helps maintain grounds and shared areas, controls expenses by using materials and equipment appropriately, and supports safety and property inspections. The position may involve travel to other properties or to attend training and business meetings. The hourly pay range is $23.00–$26.00. Onsite property employees may be eligible for bonus programs and an onsite housing discount, subject to availability and applicable terms. Benefits described for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; fertility benefits; and other programs.
Requirements
- EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling applies to Certified Service Technicians.
- Certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
- A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable.
- 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 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Complete resident-requested work orders and preventive 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 inspecting them, identifying needed maintenance, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
- Track maintenance inventory, return unused items to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
- Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
- Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by removing trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
- Support cost control by repairing parts when feasible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
- Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
- Periodically inspect contractor, vendor, and service-provider work to verify quality, scope, specifications, materials, and services.
- Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety or risk-management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate physical needs to management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Low-cost or free basic medical coverage for employee-only coverage
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
- Birthday off after one year of service
- Additional vacation accrued with tenure
- Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities, subject to discount terms and unit availability
- 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, and hospital indemnity plans
- Pet insurance and legal plans
- Charitable giving program and benefits
- Potential eligibility for onsite employee bonus programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
