Maintenance Technician - The Watermark at Talbot Park

Greystar•Norfolk, VA

4d•$22 - $24•Onsite

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 role handles resident service requests and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintains inventory and service documentation, and assists with upkeep of property grounds and shared spaces. The position also supports safety and cost-control practices, may inspect vendor work, and assists with property inspections. Work may require travel to other properties or training and meetings, and a flexible schedule that includes on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

EPA Type 1 and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling applies to Certified Service Technicians.
Certifications required by 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.
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, including rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet.
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.
Ability to travel occasionally or regularly as needed to assist other properties or attend training, business meetings, or other work-related situations.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned resident service 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 maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining supplies, completing tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused items, and notify the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and promptly.
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 by repairing parts rather than replacing them when feasible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings and required training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Periodically inspect contractor, vendor, and service-provider work to verify quality, materials, services, scope, and specifications as required.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and repair concerns, and communicate the property’s 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 position may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.