Maintenance Technician - North Seattle

Greystar•Seattle, WA

7d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Greystar is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform technical and mechanical work that keeps the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of a property clean, safe, attractive, and functional. The role handles resident service requests and repairs, apartment make-ready work, routine maintenance and inspections, grounds and common-area upkeep, and coordination with vendors. It also involves documenting completed work, tracking supplies, following safety procedures, and helping control expenses. The position may require travel to other properties or training and business meetings, and a flexible schedule that includes evening, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.

Requirements

Knowledge of the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
Previous experience with painting, entry-level carpentry, appliance repair, and basic plumbing.
Professional manner and dress.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
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.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.
State- and local-jurisdiction certifications as required for all Service Technicians.
A valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable.

Nice To Haves

EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling (required for Certified Service Technicians).

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-in by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, coordinating vendors, obtaining materials, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused items to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately and promptly.
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 when practical, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, participate in safety meetings and required training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers for quality and compliance with scope and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety or repair concerns, and communicate the property's physical needs to management.
Provide customer service and assist with vendor management and other duties.

Benefits

Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, subject to discount and unit availability.
Cell phone allowance.
Monthly bonus incentives; onsite roles may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; low or free basic medical costs for employee-only coverage.
Paid time off: 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.
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.
Robust training and development and long-term career opportunities.