Maintenance Technician - Living at Santa Monica (Verona)

Greystar•Santa Monica, CA

3d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The property is stabilized and has 739 units. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., subject to change based on business needs. On-call duty and weekend availability are required. The position is eligible for a 20% housing discount, subject to applicable terms and availability. The role completes resident-requested service work and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintains grounds and common areas, manages materials and equipment, and documents work. It also supports safety and cost-control programs and may inspect vendor work and participate in property inspections. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and occasional travel to other properties or for training and business needs. The hourly pay range is $23.00–$25.00 in Santa Monica, California. Additional compensation may include incentive programs, depending on eligibility and applicable terms.

Requirements

3–5 years of maintenance experience.
Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
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.
A valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property, depending on property size and applicability.
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 on-call duty during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Weekend availability and on-call availability.

Responsibilities

Complete service requests and preventive maintenance by diagnosing defects or problems and making repairs in accordance with 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 materials and equipment to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor of reordering needs.
Complete service documentation and other paperwork accurately and promptly.
Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities, including picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-control programs by repairing parts rather than replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment properly.
Follow safety and risk-management policies, attend routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect work by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify quality, materials, services, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to 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; 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, and a birthday day off is available 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.
Potential eligibility for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs for onsite property positions.