Maintenance Technician - The Albright

Greystar Management Services•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The position handles resident service requests, preventative maintenance, apartment make-ready work, property upkeep, inventory and documentation, and routine inspections. The role may also inspect contractor work and support safety and expense-control programs. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve occasional travel to other properties or to attend training and business meetings. The work schedule is flexible and includes taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Required certifications include EPA Type I and II or Universal refrigerant-recycling certification for Certified Service Technicians, along with certifications required by state and local jurisdictions for all Service Technicians. A valid driver’s license is required to operate a golf cart on property where applicable. The hourly range is $20.00–$26.00. Eligible onsite property employees may participate in bonus programs. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off; onsite housing discounts subject to availability; a paid sabbatical after 10 years of service and every five years thereafter; a 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; a fertility benefit; an Employee Assistance Program; optional insurance and legal plans; and charitable-giving benefits.

Requirements

EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling for Certified Service Technicians.
Certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions for all Service Technicians.
Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on 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, 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 taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel as needed to assist other properties, attend training classes, or attend business meetings.

Responsibilities

Complete resident-requested work orders and preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-in by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused materials and equipment to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor of reordering needs.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control efforts by repairing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify that it meets quality standards and the required scope and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk-management concerns, maintain the property, and communicate its physical needs to management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Low-cost or free basic medical coverage for employee-only 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, subject to discount terms 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 property positions may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.