Maintenance Assistant - The Drexel Collective

Equity Residential

The Role

Overview

Assist in maintaining community grounds, apartments, and respond to resident requests.

Key Responsibilities

  • grounds care
  • light replacement
  • equipment maintenance
  • apartment prep
  • resident service
  • project support

Tasks

-Maintaining physical condition of community grounds, exterior, and common areas -Performing various maintenance functions, such as exterior light bulb changes and equipment maintenance -Assisting in preparing market-ready apartments, including painting, carpet cleaning, and general repairs -Responding to resident service requests promptly -Assisting other service staff with projects, including apartment cleaning and drywalling

Requirements

  • driver's license
  • maintenance experience
  • mechanical/electrical
  • smartphone
  • high school
  • computer literacy

What You Bring

-A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role. -Hands-on general service maintenance experience -Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems -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, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software -High School diploma or equivalent -Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. 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. -Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.

Benefits

-Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care -The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. -Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives. -Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation -Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours -Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits

The Company

About Equity Residential

-Specializes in owning, managing, and developing residential communities with a focus on luxury apartments. - caters to a variety of tenant needs, from urban professionals to families, across top metropolitan markets. -places a strong emphasis on creating vibrant, sustainable living spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents. -has a track record of successful property acquisitions and developments in major U.S. cities. - known for revitalizing urban neighborhoods through strategic investments and offering state-of-the-art amenities. -focuses on long-term growth through strategic property development and management.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Maintenance Assistant - The Drexel Collective at Equity Residential in Dunwoody, GA