Maintenance Technician - The Gantry

Greystar Management Services•Theory, DC

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About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet the company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The technician completes resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance, diagnoses problems, and makes repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements. The role also prepares vacant apartments for new residents, maintains and tracks supplies and equipment, documents service work, and helps maintain property grounds and shared areas. The technician follows safety and cost-control practices and may inspect vendor work and assist with property inspections. The position requires work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, a flexible schedule that includes on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve travel to other properties or for training and business meetings. Physical tasks include standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, reaching, carrying objects, and crawling in confined areas. The technician must be able to handle up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

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 apply to all Service Technicians.
A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable, depending on property size.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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 up to 50 pounds with assistance.

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 completing pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Follow procedures for obtaining and managing maintenance materials, supplies, equipment, and tools; track inventory, return unused items, and notify the maintenance supervisor when items need to be reordered.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Help 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 programs by repairing parts instead of replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Periodically inspect contractor, vendor, and service-provider work to verify it meets applicable quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate physical property needs to management.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
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; additional vacation accrues with tenure.
Birthday off after one year of service.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount and unit availability.
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.
Onsite roles may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.