Job Description

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver A Winning Performance:  

• Question Authority 

• Walk the Talk

• Share Knowledge

• Listen, Not Just Hear

• See the Glass Half Full

• Take Educated Risks

• Enjoy the Ride

• Share the Spotlight

• Do the Right Thing

• Test Your Limits 

We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care 

• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation

• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours

• Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development

• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you will perform preventative maintenance and maintain the grounds and common areas, reporting any concerns. 

• Promptly addressing resident service requests

• Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more

• Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds

• Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements

What You'll Need To Thrive:

• Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary. 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role

• Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes

• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws

• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends

• Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager

• Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job

Bonus Qualifications:

• Trade school certification/diploma 

• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification