Maintenance Technican - University Station (Student Living)

About the Company

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 $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. The company has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Founded in 1993, Greystar is committed to providing world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.

About the Role

This position performs technical and mechanical work ensuring the physical aspects of buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work orders from resident requests and performs preventative maintenance by diagnosing issues, making repairs, and adhering to safety standards and code requirements.
• Manages the “make-ready” process for vacant apartment homes, including pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, scheduling vendors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Tracks and manages maintenance inventory, ensuring proper use and reordering of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Documents and tracks service requests accurately and timely.
• Maintains grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash, pressure-washing, general cleaning, and painting as needed.
• Supports cost-cutting initiatives by repairing rather than replacing parts and minimizing waste of materials and supplies.
• Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies, including attending safety meetings, completing OSHA training, and reporting accidents or incidents.
• Periodically inspects work performed by contractors and vendors to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Conducts routine property inspections to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, and communicates findings to management.
• Monitors compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes, reporting violations as needed.
• Practices proper safety techniques and reports equipment malfunctions, injuries, or other safety issues promptly.
• Identifies areas for improvement and suggests efficiency or productivity enhancements.
• Stays updated on industry changes, technology, and standards through training, research, or professional publications.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods, and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Push, pull, lift, or carry up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Occasional travel may be required to assist other properties, attend training, or business meetings.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include eligibility for weekly, monthly, or quarterly bonus programs based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits with low (or free basic) employee-only medical costs; discounted rates after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous paid time off: 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Additional vacation accrued with tenure. Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to availability).
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and legal plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

Benefits are offered for full-time employees. Compensation and benefits for union and prevailing wage roles may vary due to collective bargaining agreements or local governing authority.