Service Technician - Union Grantville (Student Living)

Greystar Management Services•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet the company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. The role handles resident service requests and preventive maintenance, prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-ins, maintains inventory and completes service documentation, and helps care for the property’s grounds and shared spaces. The technician also supports cost control, follows safety and risk-management policies, and may inspect contractors’ work and assist with property inspections. The role requires working a flexible schedule that includes on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may involve local routine travel.

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 as a collaborative team member.
Proficient in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs for completing reports and documents.
EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling is required for Certified Service Technicians.
Must hold certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
A valid driver’s license may be required to operate a golf cart on the property, depending on property size and applicability.
Able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
May occasionally need to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including on-call coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Local routine travel may be required for business meetings, training, or other work-related needs.

Responsibilities

Complete resident-requested work orders and preventive maintenance by diagnosing problems and making repairs in accordance with company 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 materials and equipment used, return unused items, 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, 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, attend safety meetings, complete required safety training, and report accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
Periodically inspect contractors’, vendors’, and other service providers’ work to confirm it meets quality standards, scope, and specifications.
Assist with routine and periodic property inspections, identify safety and repair concerns, and communicate the property’s physical needs to management.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits.
Low-cost or free basic 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.
Onsite property roles may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs; union and prevailing-wage compensation and benefits may vary.