Maintenance Supervisor - Downtown Brooklyn

About the role

Greystar, a global real estate platform focused on institutional-quality rental housing, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for a Downtown Brooklyn community. The role oversees and performs technical and mechanical work so that the building, grounds, amenities and common areas meet the company's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety and functionality.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident requests and routine upkeep by diagnosing defects and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Oversee the make-ready process for vacant apartments: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, vendor and contractor scheduling, supplies, maintenance tasks and final inspection.
• Set standards for the cleanliness and appearance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, garbage areas, parking lots and other common areas.
• Inspect the work of other service team members, contractors and vendors, and develop corrective action plans where needed.
• Maintain spare parts and maintenance material inventory, order supplies with the Community Manager and help build the budget for repairs, maintenance and capital projects.
• Carry out monthly preventative maintenance and run regular safety meetings, keeping MSDS sheets current and staying up to date on OSHA and other safety requirements.
• Treat residents respectfully, answer questions and handle complaints and work orders efficiently.

Required profile

• High school diploma, GED or related experience and training.
• Experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance or a related trade.
• Own hand tools unless prohibited by state law, with knowledge of their safe use and maintenance.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property, if applicable.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather, including lifting up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help, and to work a flexible schedule with call-outs on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Required skills

• EPA certification Type I, II or Universal if the job involves sealed HVAC systems, testing pressures and handling refrigerants.
• Certifications required by state and local jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs; property management system experience preferred.
• Basic math skills for reviewing financial and administrative documents.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $64.31 - $67.31, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses depending on whether the role is corporate or onsite.
• 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.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Onsite housing discount, employee assistance program and a 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years.