Maintenance Technician - Enclave Apartments (Student Living)

Greystar Management Services•Berkeley, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure that the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The technician handles resident service requests and preventive maintenance, diagnoses problems, and completes repairs according to established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements. The role also prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintains property grounds and common areas, monitors maintenance supplies and inventory, completes service documentation, and supports safety, risk management, and expense-control programs. The technician may inspect work performed by vendors and contractors and assist with property inspections. The position requires working inside and outside in a range of weather conditions, with a flexible schedule that includes on-call duties during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Local routine travel may be required. The hourly pay range is $26.00–$28.00. The role may also be eligible for onsite employee bonuses. Benefits are offered to full-time employees.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training.
At least 2 years of experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance, or a related trade.
May be required to hold certifications, such as HVAC certifications, and licenses.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, as a leader, and collaboratively as part of a team.
Proficiency with Internet, word-processing, spreadsheet, and database-management programs for completing required reports and documents.
EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling for certified service technicians.
All certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property when applicable, depending on property size.
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 occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including on-call duties during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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-ins by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused items, and notify the maintenance supervisor about reordering needs.
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, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
Support cost-cutting and expense-control programs 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 training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify that work, materials, and services meet required quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk concerns, maintain the property, and communicate physical needs to management.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Low-cost (free basic) employee 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.
Birthday off after one year of service.
Additional vacation accrual with tenure.
Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities for onsite team members, subject to discount 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.
May be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly onsite bonus programs.