Service Technician - Limestone Park - 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 $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 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 $34 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 functionality.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work orders from resident requests and performs preventative maintenance by diagnosing issues and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, 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, returns unused items, and notifies supervisors about re-ordering needs.
• 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, minimizing waste, and using tools and materials correctly.
• 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 and periodic property inspections to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, and communicates findings to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in property management maintenance, building maintenance, or a related trade.
• May require certifications (e.g., HVAC) and licenses as applicable.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Skills

• Proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs for reporting and documentation.
• EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (for Certified Service Technicians).
• All certifications required by State and Local jurisdictions.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property, if applicable.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods, bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Occasional heavy lifting, greater than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Local, routine travel may be required for meetings, training, or other business needs.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance benefits.
• Low (or free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only 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. Additional vacation accrued with tenure. Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• 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.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities (subject to availability).
• Bonus eligibility for corporate and onsite property positions based on individual and company performance.

Benefits are offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements or local governing authority.