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Maintenance Assistant - The Drexel Collective

Equity Residential

The Role

Overview

Assist in maintenance, prepare apartments, handle requests, and perform repairs.

Key Responsibilities

  • resident requests
  • apartment prep
  • grounds maintenance
  • cleaning support
  • light changes
  • equipment maintenance

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • smartphone
  • communication
  • driver's license
  • mechanical
  • high school
  • maintenance

What You Bring

-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 -Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes. -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. -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. -Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems -High School diploma or equivalent -Hands-on general service maintenance experience -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.

Benefits

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

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