Make Ready Specialist - Saratoga

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 $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally. The company is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally, with nearly $79 billion of assets under management.

About the Role

Ensures that vacant units meet established quality standards for re-leasing by performing technical and mechanical work to prepare apartment homes for occupancy. This role focuses on timely turnovers, repairs, and maintenance to meet the company’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete all needed repairs and improvements to apartment homes prior to resident move-in by following the community’s make-ready checklist.
• Ensure apartment homes are properly caulked and sealed around windows, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and showers.
• Inspect, repair, or replace damaged sheetrock as needed.
• Perform touch-up painting for vacant and occupied units as directed.
• Assist in maintaining grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash, pressure-washing breezeways and pool areas, general cleaning, and painting curbs/signage.
• Support cost-cutting and expense control by repairing rather than replacing parts when possible and minimizing waste of materials/supplies.
• Complete make-ready checklists and required maintenance documentation in a timely manner.
• Comply with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies, including attending safety meetings, completing OSHA training, and reporting accidents/incidents.
• Demonstrate customer service skills by treating residents and others with respect, addressing maintenance complaints sensitively, and completing work orders efficiently.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods; 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 for business meetings.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Low-cost (free basic) employee-only medical coverage; discounted costs 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 (plus a birthday off after 1 year). Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• 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.

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 regulations.

Pay

Pay is determined by business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus programs (quarterly/annual for corporate roles; weekly/monthly/quarterly for onsite roles).