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 Apprentice, you will train with our property management team to learn essential skills in property maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work. Over 14 weeks, you'll receive hands-on training and classroom instruction, guided by experienced team members. Successful completion of the program leads to promotion to Maintenance Technician.

Partner with assigned service team members for on the job training
Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes
Learn to 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

What You'll Need To Thrive:

General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
High School diploma or equivalent
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
Upon successful promotion to Maintenance Technician, 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. A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.
Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials. Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.

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: $21.77/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.

A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.

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