Career Spotlight: James Friday
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Name: James Friday
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Tell us about your career:
I have been in the multifamily business for nine years. I started as a very entry level on site team member. I would pressure wash, pick up the property, perform trash outs, do light work orders, and learn every chance I had.
I was lucky enough to have an amazing trainer/mentor who taught me everything he knew. From there I was able to grow to a seasoned technician who was eventually moved to be the only maintenance team member on a new lease up property. Shortly after I interviewed for a position with Greystar. I was hired in May of 2018 as a technician. After about a year with the company I was promoted to being an on site service supervisor. Throughout the years I supervised a 20-year old property, a newer midrise, and a seasoned garden style property. During this time I also completed CAMT and I also went through the GCAA's "Train the Trainer" program. I have used that to start co-teaching classes with the GCAA.
In May of 2024 I was promoted to the role of Construction Services Manager which is my current role with Greystar. What I absolutely love about my job is to be able to teach, help people learn, and to be that approachable person who people can count on.
What advice do you have for someone just starting in your field:
Do as much as possible with your local apartment association., network whenever possible, and never stop learning.