Maintenance Technician- Columbus, OH

Job Summary

Service Technician – onsite role in Columbus, OH. Responsible for maintaining and repairing the physical aspects of the building, grounds, amenities, and common areas to meet safety, appearance, cleanliness, and functionality standards.

• Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service and preventative maintenance, diagnosing the source of defects, and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Perform the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and move‑ins, including pre‑move‑out inspection, creating a punch list of maintenance work, scheduling vendors and contractors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
• Follow procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, and tools from the maintenance department, tracking inventory, returning unused items, and notifying the supervisor about re‑ordering needs.
• Complete documentation and paperwork in a timely, accurate, and complete manner so that service requests can be appropriately tracked.
• Assist in maintaining grounds, common areas, and amenities by picking up trash and debris, pressure‑washing breezeways and pool areas, performing general cleaning, and painting curbs and signage as needed.
• Support cost‑cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, avoiding wasteful use of materials, and practicing correct tool and equipment use.

• Comply with safety and risk‑management policies by attending routine safety meetings, completing required OSHA and other safety training, and reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Periodically inspect work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify that work, materials, and services meet quality standards, scope, and specifications.
• Assist in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk management concerns, keep the property in good repair, and communicate concerns about physical needs to management.

Incumbents must stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods, bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas. Work inside and outside in all weather conditions; push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance. May require travel to assist other properties, attend training or meetings, and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• EPA certifications Type 1 and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling (applies to Certified Service Technicians).
• All certifications required by State and Local jurisdictions (applies to all Service Technicians).
• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property, if applicable.

$23.00 – $25.00 per hour.

Eligible for quarterly or annual bonus programs for corporate positions and weekly, monthly, or quarterly bonus programs for onsite property positions depending on performance.

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 15 days vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Birthday off after 1 year of service. Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• Onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities (subject to discount and unit availability).
• 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.

Greystar will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.