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Make-Ready Specialist - 1202 Pearl

Make-Ready Specialist - 1202 Pearl

companyGreystar
locationTacoma, WA, USA
PublishedPublished: 11/26/2024
Full Time

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates more than $320 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 977,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

1202 Pearl has an immediate opening for an experienced Make Ready Technician! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Make Ready Technician plays a critical role in our success.

This community features one, two and three bedroom apartments in Tacoma, WA. With a total of 330 units, 1202 Pearl couples spacious layouts and amenities, along with an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, cell phone allowance, monthly bonus incentives, and a robust benefits and perks package.  

What your day might look like

  • Being part of a team and having fun while providing excellent customer service
  • Completes all needed repairs and improvements to apartment homes prior to resident move-in by following the community’s make-ready checklist.
  • Ensures apartment homes have been properly caulked and sealed as needed around windows, sink areas, toilets, bathtubs, and showers.
  • Inspects all sheetrock for damage, and repairs and/or replaces as needed.
  • Performs touch-up paints for vacant and occupied units as directed by Service Supervisor or Community Manager.
  • Assists in maintaining the 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.

What we are looking for

  • Knowledgeable and skilled in safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
  • Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
  • Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet)

What sets us apart: Greystar maintains a focus on people, genuine relationships, and shared values with a diverse and inclusive culture. We offer robust training and development for all positions to provide long term career opportunities. If you're looking for more, we’re looking for you!

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Completes all needed repairs and improvements to apartment homes prior to resident move-in by following the community’s make-ready checklist.
  • Ensures apartment homes have been properly caulked and sealed as needed around windows, sink areas, toilets, bathtubs, and showers.
  • Inspects all sheetrock for damage, and repairs and/or replaces as needed.
  • Performs touch-up paints for vacant and occupied units as directed by Service Supervisor or Community Manager.
  • Assists in maintaining the 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.
  • Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
  • Completes make-ready checklist and all other required maintenance documentation in a timely manner as required by the Supervisor or Manager.
  • Complies with Greystar’s safety and risk-management policies by attending and participating in the community’s routine safety meetings, completing required training on OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements, and by reporting accidents and incidents promptly and accurately.
  • 9Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering resident questions, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and completing assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Complete additional duties as requested by Supervisor or Manager.
  • Follows established policies and procedures by monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and operational processes related to area(s) of responsibility and reporting violations or infractions to appropriate individual(s).
  • Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards by immediately reporting any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/visitor/resident injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to appropriate individual(s).
  • Identifies areas for improvement and offers suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Keeps abreast of current changes in technology, processes, and standards within the industry and area(s) of responsibility by attending internal and external training classes, research and/or subscribing to the internet or other professional publications, or utilizing other appropriate method(s) to obtain business and professional information, and applies knowledge and practices to area(s) of responsibility.

Working Conditions:

  • Incumbents work both in and outside of apartment buildings and in all areas of the community, including amenities.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
  • Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
  • Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
  • Rare or regular travel may be required to attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
  • Must be able to work a 40 hour work week and may “take call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

  • Incumbents must have EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling. (Applies to Certified Make-Ready Specialist.)
  • Incumbents must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions. (Applies to both Certified and Non-Certified Make-Ready Specialist.)

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The hourly range for this position is $26.00 - $26.50

Additional Compensation:

  • Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
  • Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and 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. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
  • For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available 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.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.