What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Helix position at Equity Residential?
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 Maintenance 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
