Maintenance Technician - Silver

greystar; Silver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Service Technician to ensure building systems and common areas meet company standards. The role involves painting, plumbing, electrical work, and diagnostics in a stabilized mid-rise property with 268 units.

The ideal candidate has hands-on maintenance experience, performs make-ready tasks for move-ins, and uses property management platforms like Yardi and HappyCo. A flexible schedule and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in painting, plumbing, electrical systems, and diagnostics is required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair building systems.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident requests and preventive maintenance.
• Execute make-ready tasks for vacant units and coordinate vendors when needed.
• Track materials, access inventory, and return unused items to stock.
• Document work accurately for service records and reporting.
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities; assist with cleaning and upkeep.
• Support cost-control by repairing rather than replacing when feasible.

Skills

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Organization

Tools

Yardi

HappyCo

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

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 $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com .

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Property Type: Stabilized, Mid-Rise

Unit Count: 268

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 6 pm

Requirements: 1-2 Years

Position eligible for incentive-based bonuses.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in painting, plumbing, electrical systems, and troubleshooting/diagnostic repairs. Proficiency with property management and maintenance platforms such as Yardi and HappyCo is preferred. The role requires strong problem-solving abilities, a resourceful approach to resolving maintenance issues, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining high-quality service and operational efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. Completes documentation and other paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete fashion so that service requests can be appropriately documented and tracked.


5. 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.


6. 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.

Other Responsibilities:

1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. Service Technician

Physical Demands:

Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.

Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).

Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes