Property Maintenance Supervisor - Lead & Improve Homes

Greystar; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Housing discount at Greystarcommunit

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Portland, OR to perform and oversee maintenance across buildings and grounds, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and high-quality appearance. You will diagnose issues, repair systems, manage the make-ready process, and supervise vendors while maintaining inventories and budgets.

The role requires strong customer service, tool proficiency, and EPA HVAC certifications if applicable, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for growth within a leading

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or related experience and training.
• Experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance, or related trade.
• Incumbents must provide own hand tools unless prohibited by State law and must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user‑moved aids, mechanical equipment and measuring devices.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems.
• Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving customer problems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company management in a support capacity, act as the first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department operating policies.
• Proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to maintain records of information and develop and provide information for the manager’s use. Property management system experience preferred.
• Incumbents must have EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal if the position requires working on a sealed HVAC system to test system pressures, handle refrigerants, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assists and completes work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep on the community 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.
• Oversees and 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.
• Develops standards for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the community’s grounds, amenities, building exteriors, market ready unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots, and other buildings and common areas to ensure that they reflect and represent the high quality of the community and Greystar standards.
• Periodically inspects work performed by other service team members to assess effectiveness of policies and procedures and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Periodically inspects work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials and works with Community Manager to order supplies and tools as needed to stay within budgetary guidelines.
• Completes monthly preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assists Community Manager in developing the budget for regular repair and maintenance and capital projects.
• 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.
• Conducts regularly scheduled Greystar safety meetings, ensure all MSDS sheets are current and readily accessible, and keeps up to date on all OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements to ensure community compliance.
• Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering questions from team and residents, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Reading/Writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Portland, OR to perform and oversee maintenance across buildings and grounds, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and high-quality appearance. You will diagnose issues, repair systems, manage the make-ready process, and supervise vendors while maintaining inventories and budgets.

The role requires strong customer service, tool proficiency, and EPA HVAC certifications if applicable, with a flexible schedule and opportunities for growth within a leading