Maintenance Technician - Apartment Property

About the role

A full-time Maintenance Technician is needed for a stabilized 739-unit apartment property in Santa Monica, California. The role covers technical and mechanical work that keeps the buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas clean, safe and functional. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, with on-call duty and weekend availability required.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from residents and perform preventative maintenance, diagnosing problems and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Run the make-ready process for vacant units: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, vendor and contractor scheduling, supplies and final inspection.
• Track inventory, return unused items and notify the maintenance supervisor of re-order needs.
• Document service requests accurately and on time.
• Help maintain grounds and common areas: trash removal, pressure washing breezeways and pool areas, general cleaning and painting curbs and signage.
• Support cost control by fixing rather than replacing parts and using materials efficiently.
• Take part in safety meetings, OSHA and other safety training, and report accidents promptly.
• Periodically check contractor work and help with property inspections.

Required profile

• 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience and prior experience in a fast-paced environment.
• EPA certification 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 where applicable.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help, and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $23.00 - $25.00 in Santa Monica, plus possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, with low employee medical costs.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• 20% housing discount at Greystar-managed communities, subject to availability.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Employee assistance program and additional insurance plans.