Sr. Maintenance Technician - Mera and Helm

Greystar • Seattle, WA

234d • $30 - $31

About The Position

Mera and Helm has an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in our success. Helm is a 79-unit boutique tower located right on the shores of South Lake Union. This modern skyward escape has a 96 walk score and boasts inspiring, unobstructed views of Lake Union and Downtown Seattle. Mera is Seattle's answer to a Hamptons retreat, but located in the highly desirable South Lake Union neighborhood. This luxury tower hosts 70 apartments as well as some over-the-top amenities. This position performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the Company's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Previous experience with painting, entry level carpentry, appliance repair, and basic plumbing.
• High level of professionalism in both manner and dress.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as preventative maintenance on the property by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Completes the 'make-ready' process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a 'punch' list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Follows procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the property's maintenance department by tracking inventory used, returning unused items to the established location, and notifying the maintenance supervisor about re-ordering needs.
• Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
• Assists in maintaining the grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
• Complies with Greystar's safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the property's routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• May periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
• Assists in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about the physical needs of the property to management.

Benefits

• Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Monthly bonus incentives.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Generous Paid Time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service.
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate