Maintenance Apprentice - 340 Fremont

About the role

Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, Equity Residential fosters a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration. We care deeply about our employees' total wellbeing, offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, 9 paid holidays, and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Train with property management team to learn essential maintenance skills in HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work.
• Receive hands-on training and classroom instruction over 14 weeks, guided by experienced team members.
• Partner with assigned service team members for on-the-job training.
• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes.
• Operate light equipment for basic repairs under the guidance of skilled technical staff.
• Demonstrate skills and processes by working independently or with a team as training progresses.
• Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands-on experience and showcase proficiency.
• Learn relevant computer software applications used by the service team.

Requirements

• General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift, 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.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if operating a motorized vehicle during workday and/or as part of role.
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of hands, arms, and legs, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting, and handling of materials.
• Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job.

Qualifications

• Trade school certification/diploma.
• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification.
• Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Physical activity skills (lifting, grasping, carrying).
• Computer literacy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• New parent benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Rent discounts.
• Competitive compensation.
• Paid community service hours.
• Leadership development opportunities.

Pay

$25.21 per hour. Overtime pay and performance incentives are available. Starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including weekends. Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities.