Sr. Maintenance Technician - ART Tower

Greystar•Portland, OR

14d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical work to ensure the property’s buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and functionality. ART Tower is a 314-unit high-rise community with apartment homes, gallery space, a music practice studio, a gym, and other resident amenities. The role completes resident-requested work orders and preventative maintenance; diagnoses and repairs defects in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements; and prepares vacant apartments for leasing and move-in. It also supports maintenance inventory and documentation, helps maintain grounds and common areas, controls expenses through careful use of materials and tools, and participates in safety activities and property inspections. The position may inspect contractor and vendor work and may travel to other properties or attend training and business meetings as needed. The work requires a flexible schedule, including taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hourly range is $28.00–$30.00. The role may also be eligible for onsite-property bonus programs. Benefits listed for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; possible onsite housing discounts; a paid sabbatical; 401(k) matching; paid parental leave; fertility reimbursement; an Employee Assistance Program; and optional insurance and legal plans.

Requirements

For certified service technicians, hold EPA Type I and II or Universal certification for refrigerant recycling.
Hold all certifications required by applicable state and local jurisdictions.
Hold a valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on the property, if applicable.
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 call during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to travel as needed to assist other properties or attend training classes, business meetings, or other work-related activities.

Responsibilities

Complete work orders generated by resident service requests and perform preventative 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-in by completing pre-move-out inspections, creating maintenance punch lists, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Track maintenance inventory, return unused items to their designated locations, and notify the maintenance supervisor about reordering needs.
Complete service-request documentation and other paperwork accurately, completely, and on time.
Help 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-cutting and expense-control programs by repairing parts rather than replacing them when possible, avoiding waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
Attend and participate in routine safety meetings, complete required OSHA and other safety-related training, and promptly and accurately report accidents and incidents.
Periodically inspect contractor, vendor, and other service-provider 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-management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate physical property needs to management.

Benefits

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; and 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.
The onsite property role may be eligible for weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.