Residential Maintenance Technician – Make-Ready Expert

Greystar; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Sabbatical after 10 years

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Tuscaloosa to perform technical and mechanical work ensuring the property's buildings meet Greystar standards for cleanliness, safety, and overall functionality. The role includes handling work orders, make-ready tasks for vacant units, inventory control, and routine inspections.

A high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of maintenance experience are required; EPA refrigerant certifications may be needed depending on the site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training. 2 years minimum experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance, or related trade.
• May be required to hold various certifications (e.g. HVAC) and licenses.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as a leader, and a collaborative member of a team.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Work independently

Team leadership & collaboration

EPA refrigerant certifications (Type I

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Tuscaloosa to perform technical and mechanical work ensuring the property's buildings meet Greystar standards for cleanliness, safety, and overall functionality. The role includes handling work orders, make-ready tasks for vacant units, inventory control, and routine inspections.

A high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of maintenance experience are required; EPA refrigerant certifications may be needed depending on the site.