Maintenance Technician – Make-Ready & Repairs

Greystar; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Birthday off after 1 year of service

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Service Technician in the Boston area to perform technical and mechanical work ensuring building components meet safety, cleanliness, and functionality standards. The role involves diagnosing issues, completing work orders, and supporting make‑ready preparations for new move‑ins.

Responsibilities include inventory management, preventative maintenance, and light groundskeeping. Certifications for refrigerant handling are required, alongside a valid driver’s license for

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.

Job description

Greystar is seeking a Service Technician in the Boston area to perform technical and mechanical work ensuring building components meet safety, cleanliness, and functionality standards. The role involves diagnosing issues, completing work orders, and supporting make‑ready preparations for new move‑ins.

Responsibilities include inventory management, preventative maintenance, and light groundskeeping. Certifications for refrigerant handling are required, alongside a valid driver’s license for