This position will be accepting applications until July 1st, 2024.
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
What You’ll Be Doing :
The Centralized Make-Ready Technician performs the make-ready activity within a
portfolio of Equity Residential apartment communities, delivering on our resident
commitments of exceptional move-ins, total satisfaction, and customer loyalty. This
position performs maintenance work to include painting, maintenance repairs and
carpet cleaning ensuring make-ready standards are met. At times, this role may also
assist on-site teams with scheduled maintenance projects, on-call service, and snow
removal. Local travel within the portfolio is required.
Performs various make ready maintenance functions which may include, but is not limited
to, plumbing, electrical installation and repairs, light carpentry / construction, re-keying and
mastering door locks, repairing furnaces and air conditioners, appliance repairs, drywall
repairs and apartment painting, vinyl installation and repairs.
Prepares all market-ready apartments, which includes, but is not limited to, painting, carpet
cleaning, general repairs, housekeeping to ensure an exceptional move-in experience for
our residents.
Effectively uses the appropriate management software to update progress on assigned
tasks.
Responsible for proper use and care of all company tools, equipment and vehicles.
Scheduled Maintenance
Reports any maintenance concerns for repairs on vacant units, models, common areas,
clubhouses, to the Service Manager.
Performs scheduled maintenance program. Records activity in maintenance log.
Is knowledgeable of federal and state apartment housing laws, as well as internal policies,
initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.
What You’ll Need to Thrive :
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
- Customer service and sales experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
- Computer literacy and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Smartphone
Pay Range : $20.24- $24.73 an 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)
In accordance with the Colorado Pay Transparency Amendment, we invite interested candidates to apply for this position by visiting our career portal at