Senior Maintenance Technician - The Retreat at Mountain Brook

Greystar•Birmingham, AL
•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role is at The Retreat at Mountain Brook, a stabilized garden-style property with 517 units, and follows a Monday-Friday schedule with a rotating on-call schedule. The technician completes resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs defects, and prepares vacant apartments for new residents. The role also includes tracking maintenance inventory, documenting service work, maintaining grounds and shared areas, controlling expenses, supporting property inspections, and ensuring contractors’ work meets quality standards. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and being able to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas. Employees must be able to maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance. Occasional travel may be required. A flexible schedule includes on-call work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

  • Hold certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
  • Be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
  • Be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Be able to work a flexible schedule, including taking on-call shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Hold a valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property if applicable.

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 maintenance punch lists, coordinating vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
  • Track maintenance inventory, return unused materials and equipment to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor when items need to be reordered.
  • Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately, completely, and on time.
  • Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
  • Support cost-control programs by repairing parts rather than replacing them when possible, using supplies efficiently, and using tools and equipment correctly.
  • Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
  • Periodically inspect contractors’ and vendors’ work to verify that the work, materials, and services meet required quality standards, scope, and specifications.
  • Assist with routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk-management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate physical property 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; an additional birthday day off after one year of service; and additional vacation accrual with tenure.
  • 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.
  • The position may be eligible for onsite employee bonus programs.
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