Job Description

Maintenance Technician Hiring Event - Walkins are Welcome!

Equity Residential is hosting a hiring event at Park Place at San Mateo Apartments.

Equity Residential Maintenance Team Interview Day: San Francisco Bay Area

Equity Residential is hosting a hiring event at:

Park Place at San Mateo Apartments

1101 Park Place

San Mateo, CA  94403

Wednesday, August 26^th, 2026

4:30pm – 7:00 pm

Arrival Instructions: Parking is available in front of the leasing office.

Now hiring at locations in San Mateo, Redwood City, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Union City:

Multisite Maintenance Technician ($27.71 - $33.86/hour)

Maintenance Apprentice ($25.21/hour)

Maintenance Manager ($40.05 - $48.95/hour)

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. *Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives

Apply to this Job Post before the hiring event! By submitting your application early, our recruiting team can connect with you directly and schedule a dedicated interview time. Don't miss this opportunity to fast-track your path to a new career!

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.

Multisite Maintenance Technician:

Under the general direction of the General Service Director or Service Manager the Multi-Site

Service Technician supports maintenance efforts two or more Equity Residential apartment communities

and is accountable for delivering on our resident commitments of exceptional move-in, total satisfaction,

express service and personal attention. The Multi-Site Service Technician responds to resident service

requests, completes make-ready work, and common area maintenance and is instrumental in helping

Equity Residential deliver on its brand promise by delivering superior customer service and exemplifying

professionalism at all times.

Maintenance Manager:

As a Maintenance Manager, your day-to-day will involve partnering with the Community and Property Manager to cultivate a high-performing team, ensuring adherence to Equity standards and assisting them with their tasks as needed. Additionally, you will analyze the financial performance of the property and help perform scheduled maintenance while providing regular status reports.

Maintenance Apprentice:

As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will train with our property management team to learn essential skills in property maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work. Over 14 weeks, you'll receive hands-on training and classroom instruction, guided by experienced team members.  Successful completion of the program leads to promotion to Maintenance Technician.

What You'll Need to Thrive:

• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee operates a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• Maintenance Apprentice: General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude, high school diploma or equivalent, availability to work a flexible schedule. Computer literacy and effective communication skills. Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body.
• Multisite Maintenance Technician: Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.

EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification preferred. Hands-on general service maintenance experience required.

• Maintenance Manager: Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary. Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience; EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community.

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