Maintenance Technician - The Towers at Longfellow

Equity Residential • Boston, MA

263d • $23 - $28

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. Our Maintenance Technicians play an essential role in our communities' success. They bring the technical skills needed to ensure each apartment community runs smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• 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
• Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends
• Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities
• Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body
• 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

• Addressing resident service requests
• Performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks
• Ensuring market-ready apartments
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Maintaining the grounds and common areas
• Reporting any concerns
• Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees