Temporary Maintenance Technician - West Edge

Greystar Management Services•Seattle, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally, and is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Greystar was founded in 1993 by Bob Faith to provide world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. West Edge has an immediate opening for an experienced Temporary Maintenance Technician. This position plays a critical role in ensuring 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. This temporary role at West Edge is to cover a Leave of Absence (LOA). Upon successful completion of the coverage, there will be an opportunity to apply for a permanent position at another community.

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.
EPA certifications Type 1 and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (Applies to Certified Service Technicians).
All certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions (Applies to all Service Technicians).
Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property depending on the property size, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Complete resident service requests and repairs in a timely manner (including appliance repairs).
Prepare apartments for new move-ins by completing “make-ready” process.
Maintain cleanliness of exterior buildings and parking areas.
Assist with vendor management and other duties.
Perform routine maintenance and inspections for equipment.
Complete 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.
Complete 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.
Follow 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.
Complete documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.
Assist 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.
Support 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.
Comply 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.
Assist 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.