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 Service 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
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record along with auto insurance will be required when working between multiple sites that require driving throughout the day. If you do not possess a valid driver’s license, you will be required to sign an addendum agreeing not to drive any form of registered motorized vehicle while at work/on the clock.
• 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
• Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience 

Salary: $24.81 - $30.32 / Hour

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Rent discount
• 9 paid holidays, including both scheduled and floating holidays, for eligible full-time employees for each calendar year.
• 5 days paid time off, accrued on a weekly basis
• Health Care Plans: Two medical plan options. Plan offers 100% coverage for preventive care and lets you choose from a network of health care providers. Dental and Vision coverage are also available.
• Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance are covered 100% for full-time employees
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD) are both offered if you are unable to work due to a non-work related illness or injury
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan 
• Employees have the opportunity to invest in the success of the company by purchasing shares of Equity Residential stock (“EQR”) at a discounted rate(or per year)