Maintenance Technician - Ballard Yards

About the role

Ballard Yards, a Greystar property in Seattle, Washington, is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician. The technician performs technical and mechanical work that keeps the buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas clean, safe and functional. The position is full time and pays $24.00-$27.25 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident service requests and preventative maintenance, diagnosing problems and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Run the make-ready process for vacant apartments: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, scheduling vendors, obtaining supplies, finishing work and inspecting it.
• 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: pick up trash, pressure-wash breezeways and pool areas, clean and paint 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 and vendor work, and help with routine property inspections.

Required profile

• Experience with painting, entry-level carpentry, appliance repair and basic plumbing.
• Knowledge of safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively, with a professional manner and dress.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work in all weather and lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help; occasional travel to other properties and a flexible schedule including call-outs.
• EPA certification Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling, and state and local certifications; valid driver's license if a golf cart is needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
• Appliance repair and basic plumbing.

What we offer

• Housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities and a cell phone allowance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus a 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years.
• Weekly, monthly and quarterly bonus programs for onsite property positions, and a quarterly or annual bonus for corporate positions.