HVAC-Savvy Maintenance Tech — Make-Ready & Repairs

Greystar; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Housing discount at Greystar-managed •

Sabbatical after 10 years

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on ensuring buildings and grounds meet Greystar standards for safety, cleanliness, and function, with strong HVAC and basic plumbing skills required.

The position involves making-ready vacant units, routine inspections, and coordinating with vendors while adhering to safety policies. A valid driver’s license and EPA refrigerant certification are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of maintenance technician experience.
• Strong HVAC skills and basic plumbing knowledge required.
• Hands-on maintenance in multifamily environments preferred.
• EPA refrigerant certifications required for technicians.
• Valid driver’s license to operate on-property vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident requests and preventative maintenance following safety and code standards.
• Execute make-ready process for vacant units including punch lists and vendor coordination.
• Manage materials: track inventory, reorder supplies, and document usage.
• Document service requests accurately for tracking and reporting.
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and amenities; perform cleaning and painting as needed.
• Support cost-control by repairing parts instead of replacing when feasible.

Skills

HVAC skills

Maintenance experience

Basic plumbing knowledge

Safety awareness

Tools

EPA Type 1/II or Universal refrigerant certification

Job description

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on ensuring buildings and grounds meet Greystar standards for safety, cleanliness, and function, with strong HVAC and basic plumbing skills required.

The position involves making-ready vacant units, routine inspections, and coordinating with vendors while adhering to safety policies. A valid driver’s license and EPA refrigerant certification are required.