Onsite Residential Maintenance Technician – Growth & Benefits

Essex Property Trust, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401k employer match

Wellness programs

12 paid holidays

15 PTO days

Housing discount

Job summary

Essex Property Trust, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance and unit turns across Bellevue properties. You’ll handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical tasks, and repairs to keep common areas and living spaces in top condition.

You will prepare vacant units for new residents, conduct routine inspections, and follow safety guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required; HVAC or CPO license is preferred, with on-call duties including potential evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• HVAC and/or CPO license preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical, plumbing and appliance repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances).
• Repair and maintain interior/exterior features (doors, windows, walls, flooring, fixtures).
• Prepare vacant units for new residents (painting, cleaning, repairs).
• Inspect property incl. common areas and systems; implement preventive maintenance schedule.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and be on-call as needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and organized maintenance shop; document work orders.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical repair

Plumbing knowledge

Appliance repair

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management software

Job description

Essex Property Trust, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance and unit turns across Bellevue properties. You’ll handle HVAC, plumbing, electrical tasks, and repairs to keep common areas and living spaces in top condition.

You will prepare vacant units for new residents, conduct routine inspections, and follow safety guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required; HVAC or CPO license is preferred, with on-call duties including potential evenings and weekends.