Maintenance Technician - Living at Santa Monica (Verona)

Greystar Management Services•Santa Monica, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role serves a stabilized 739-unit property in Santa Monica and includes a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., with on-call and weekend availability required. The schedule may change based on business needs. The position is eligible for a 20% housing discount, subject to applicable terms and availability. The technician responds to resident service requests, performs preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintains shared spaces and grounds, tracks maintenance supplies, and completes related documentation. The position also supports safety and expense-control programs and may inspect contractor work and assist with property inspections. The role involves physical work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, reaching, carrying, and crawling in confined areas. Employees must be able to maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Rare or regular travel may be needed for other properties, training, or meetings. The position requires taking on-call assignments during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

3–5 years of maintenance experience.
Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Must have certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

EPA Type I and II or Universal refrigerant-recycling certification, applicable to Certified Service Technicians.
A valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property, depending on property size and applicability.

Responsibilities

Complete service requests and preventive maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs according to established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing and new move-ins by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance work, and inspecting completed 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 on time.
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 correctly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend 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 ensure it meets quality, scope, and specification requirements.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and maintenance concerns, and communicate the property’s physical needs to management.

Benefits

20% housing discount for this position, subject to applicable terms and availability.
Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
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 discounts 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 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 job posting states benefits are offered for full-time employees.