Maintenance Technician - The Meadows at Burnside Farms

Greystar•Columbia, SC

3d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role is at a 308-unit garden-style property in the lease-up stage. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rotating on-call schedule. The technician handles resident service requests and preventative maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, manages maintenance supplies and documentation, and helps maintain grounds and common areas. The role also supports cost control, safety compliance, property inspections, and quality checks of contractors’ work. Work may include assistance at other properties, training, and business meetings. The position requires the ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions and to take calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The posted hourly range is $22.00–$24.00. Additional compensation may include onsite employee bonus programs. Benefits are offered to full-time employees.

Requirements

All certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
A valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property, 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 evening, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling; applies to Certified Service Technicians.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned resident service requests and preventative maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs according to company policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins by conducting 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 items to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor about reordering needs.
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, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control programs by repairing parts when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Participate in routine safety meetings and required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify quality, scope, materials, and specifications.
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, including 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 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.
Potential weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs for onsite property positions.