Maintenance Apprentice - Osprey

Equity Residential • Atlanta, GA

73d • $20

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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 valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle during their workday
• 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 are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certification/diploma
• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification
• Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• 9 paid holidays
• Annual vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• New parent benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Rent Discounts
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Community Service Hours
• Leadership Development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees