Service Technician - One Paseo

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally. As the largest operator of apartments in the United States, Greystar manages over one million units/beds and has nearly $79 billion of assets under management.

About the role

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

Property type: Stabilized
Unit count: 608

Schedule

Weekend availability required; Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (subject to change depending on business needs).

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned work orders from resident service requests and performs preventative maintenance by diagnosing defects, making repairs, and adhering to policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Prepares vacant apartment homes for leasing (“make-ready” process) by conducting pre-move-out inspections, creating punch lists, scheduling vendors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
• Manages maintenance inventory by tracking usage, returning unused items, and notifying supervisors of reorder needs.
• Documents and tracks service requests accurately and promptly.
• Maintains grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash, pressure-washing, cleaning, and painting as needed.
• Supports cost-control programs by repairing rather than replacing parts, minimizing waste, and using tools and equipment correctly.
• Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies, including attending safety meetings, completing OSHA training, and reporting incidents.
• May inspect contractor, vendor, or service-provider work to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
• Assists in routine property inspections to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs, and communicate findings to management.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of property maintenance experience.
• HVAC, plumbing, appliance repair, and electrical experience.
• EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (for Certified Service Technicians).
• All certifications required by state and local jurisdictions (for all Service Technicians).
• Valid driver’s license (to operate a golf cart on property, if applicable).

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, 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 to assist other properties, attend training, or meetings.
• Flexible work schedule, including on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

$25.00–$27.00/hour (San Diego, CA). Additional compensation may include weekly, monthly, or quarterly bonus programs based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 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.
• 40% 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 up to 6% company match 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 offered for full-time employees. Compensation and benefits for union and prevailing wage roles may vary.