Maintenance Technician - Ridgewood Village I & II

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


* Resi...