Maintenance Technician - Aventine

Equity Residential; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Paid sick leave

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Rent Discounts

Leadership Development

Job summary

Equity Residential seeks a Maintenance Technician to support Highlands Ranch communities. You will address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance, and prepare market-ready apartments while keeping grounds and common areas in excellent condition.

The role involves preventative maintenance, inspections, and reporting concerns. Candidates should troubleshoot plumbing/electrical issues, follow safety rules, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws.
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required if operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promptly address resident service requests.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
• Prepare market-ready apartments and maintain community grounds.
• Conduct regular community inspections to identify repairs or replacements.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical work

HVAC maintenance

Interior repairs & painting

Groundskeeping

English communication

Driver's license

Smartphone usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position will be accepting applications until September 30th, 2026.

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.

How We Deliver A Winning Performance

• Question Authority
• Walk the Talk
• Share Knowledge
• Listen, Not Just Hear
• See the Glass Half Full
• Take Educated Risks
• Enjoy the Ride
• Share the Spotlight
• Do the Right ThingTest Your Limits

We Care About Your Total Wellbeing

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
• Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing programhere.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you will perform preventative maintenance and maintain the grounds and common areas, reporting any concerns.

• Promptly addressing resident service requests
• Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
• Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
• Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements

What You'll Need To Thrive

• 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 (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• 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. 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.
• 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.

Salary:

$21.89 - $26.75 per hour

• Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.

Bonus Qualifications

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