Maintenance Technician - Sunnyvale

Maintenance Technician – Sunnyvale

Company: Greystar

Location: Sunnyvale

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real‑estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional‑quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets worldwide with offices across North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally.

Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including more than $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets. Founded in 1993 by Bob Faith, Greystar provides world‑class service in the rental residential real‑estate business. Learn more.

This position performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the physical aspects of buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the property meet the company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Unit Count: 157

Property Type: Stabilized

• Complete assigned work orders generated from resident requests for service and preventative maintenance, diagnosing defects or problems and making repairs in accordance with policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Execute the “make‑ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move‑ins, completing pre‑move‑out inspections, creating punch lists, scheduling vendors, obtaining supplies, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting finished work.
• Follow procedures for accessing and obtaining materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and other items from the maintenance department, tracking inventory, returning unused items, and notifying the supervisor about reorder needs.
• Document and complete paperwork accurately and timely to ensure service requests are properly 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 supplies, and practicing correct use of tools and equipment.

• Comply with Greystar’s 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 contractor, vendor, and service provider work to verify quality, scope, and specifications meet standards.

• Assist in conducting routine and periodic property inspections to identify safety and risk‑management concerns, keeping the property in good repair and communicating concerns to management.

• Stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas for extended periods.
• 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.
• Travel may be required for training, meetings, or assistance at other properties.
• Work a flexible schedule, including calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• 1st and 2nd Class EPA certifications or Universal refrigerant recycling certifications (applies to Certified Service Technicians).
• All state and local jurisdiction certifications required (applies to all Service Technicians).
• Valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property where applicable.

Hourly Range (Sunnyvale): $22.12 – $25.96

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