Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician - Flora and St. Johns

About the Company

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

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

Responsibilities

• Promptly addresses resident service requests under the general direction of the Vice President, Property Management.
• Performs hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, HVAC, and more.
• Prepares market-ready apartments.
• Maintains grounds and common areas, keeping them free of trash, debris, and snow.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Performs special maintenance projects as assigned.
• Establishes and performs the scheduled maintenance program for each assigned community.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and structural problems.
• Reports any maintenance concerns to the Service Manager.
• Completes regular community inspections.
• Monitors the maintenance and up-keep of all mechanical equipment on the community.
• Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements.
• Is knowledgeable of federal and state apartment housing laws, as well as internal policies, initiatives, and systems regarding maintenance.
• May assist in ordering and controlling maintenance inventory.
• In the absence of the Service Manager, assumes managerial responsibilities of a community by managing service requests, delegating tasks, supervising, and directing the work of the department.
• Attends and participates in training programs as required.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation if operating a motorized vehicle.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification required in some states.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) required in Georgia, Florida, Los Angeles, and North Carolina.
• Computer literacy and effective communication in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work any assigned shift, including weekends, and respond to emergencies after normal business hours.
• Must use a personal smartphone compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.
• Ability to perform physical activities including prolonged standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience is preferred.
• Apartment maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
• Trade school certificate or diploma is 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: $29.69 - $36.29/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.