Maintenance Technician - Avana Woods
About The Position
This position 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 is at Avana Woods, a stabilized garden-style property with 437 units, and follows a Monday-Friday schedule with a rotating on-call schedule. The technician completes resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-in, manages maintenance supplies and inventory, documents service work, maintains common areas and grounds, and helps control expenses. The role also supports safety programs, may inspect vendors’ work, and assists with property inspections. The position requires work indoors and outdoors in all weather, physical activity including lifting and climbing, and a flexible schedule that includes on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties or attend work-related events.
Requirements
- EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling applies to Certified Service Technicians.
- All certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
- A valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property, depending on property size and if 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 evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to travel rarely or regularly to assist other properties, attend training classes or business meetings, or meet other work needs.
Responsibilities
- Complete resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance by diagnosing issues and making repairs according to policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
- Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-in by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
- Track maintenance inventory, return unused materials and equipment to designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when items need to be reordered.
- Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and promptly.
- 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 efforts by repairing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment properly.
- Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
- Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify that work, materials, and services meet quality standards, scope, and specifications.
- Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property in good repair, and communicate physical needs to management.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; low 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, and a birthday day off is available 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 and 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.
- The role may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
