Maintenance Technician - Connecticut Heights

Equity Residential; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician to address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance, and ensure market-ready apartments. You will also conduct preventative maintenance, maintain grounds and common areas, and report issues promptly.

A valid driver's license and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, are required. Strong troubleshooting in plumbing and electrical systems, plus knowledge of building codes, helps ensure safe, efficient operations

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of federal/state apartment housing laws is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation required for roadside tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service requests promptly and perform hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Prepare market-ready apartments and maintain community grounds.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and periodic inspections; report issues as needed.
• Handle plumbing, electrical work and other interior repairs as required.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Groundskeeping

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Thing
• Test 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.

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

Salary: $22.95 - $30.60/hour

• 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.

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, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.