Maintenance Technician - The Oaks Apartments

About the Role

This is a temporary role at this location, with the next assignment to be determined.

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing. We foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performing preventative maintenance

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation if operating a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart)
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills; ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
• Ability to work any assigned shift, including weekends, and respond to emergencies after normal business hours when assigned on-call responsibilities
• Ability to perform physical activities including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting, and handling materials up to 50 lbs
• Service team employees must use their own smartphone with updated software, password protection, and compliance with in-house security systems

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary: $23.37 - $28.56 per hour. Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.