Maintenance Assistant - Market Street Village

Company: Equity Residential
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

That's what our Be.Think.Play.Live. culture is all about.

We understand how important first impressions are and our Maintenance Assistants are an integral part of each apartment community's success. Ensuring that both the facade and the interior of the community are fresh, clean and appealing makes our residents proud to call an Equity community home. Maintenance Assistants are personable, have a keen eye for detail, and a willingness to learn.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will work with one of our top property management teams to provide exceptional service to residents. Each day will be unique, requiring a diverse set of skills. You will collaborate with team members to assess and respond to grounds and maintenance issues, develop rapport with residents by being both knowledgeable and friendly, and inspire trust by caring for our community and making our apartments feel like home.

WHO YOU ARE

• Passionate. You have an understanding of curb appeal and basic maintenance and are quick to learn new skills.
• A Clear Communicator. You help residents and teammates understand the timeline and process for repairs when necessary.
• A Team Player. You are united with teammates in delivering the best experience to residents.
• Proactive. You think like an owner, proactively approaching your responsibilities.
• Personable. You are respectful, pleasant to be around, and enjoy engaging with others.
• Levelheaded. You keep your cool in urgent situations and respond quickly to find solutions.
• Motivated. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.
• Solution-Oriented. You follow through on commitments, letting residents know they matter.
• Organized. You are flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities and interactions with residents and teammates smoothly.
  WHAT YOU'LL DO
  
  • Enhance our community. You'll be responsible for assisting with repairing and maintaining the communityfeatures, ensuring a safe and clean living experience for your residents. On-the-job training will be provided as needed.
  • Build rapport with residents. You'll make positive connections with residents by offering a smile and a greeting when you see them and chatting as you make repairs around the community.
  • Respond to service needs and make-ready schedule. You'll launch into action when maintenance issues arise, working closely with your manager and other community team members. During the turnover process, you will help execute painting and cleaning vacant apartment homes.
  • Tend to preventive maintenance. You'll safeguard equipment with regular tune-ups, helping equipment last longer and minimizing costly repairs.
  • Notice the details. You'll walk the property daily, inspecting all areas for cleanliness and safety, and helping to maintain great curb appeal.
    REQUIREMENTS
    
    • General interest in custodial and/or maintenance work and an ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
    • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
    • Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation
      PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
      
      • High school diploma or equivalent
      • Trade school and/or military training
        PAY
        
        • $18.39 to $ 24.51 per hour
          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
            
            About Us
            
            Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.
            
            Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets - New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver - provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That's why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.
            
            Equity Rewards
            
            When you join Equity Residential, you won't be treated as simply another employee - you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.
            
            We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That's why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
            
            Equity Values
            
            At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value - in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.
            
            All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.

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