Senior Multisite Maintenance Technician - Creekside, 55 West 5th and West 5th

Equity Residential; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 94,357,000 - 115,304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Team member housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential seeks a Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician to service two or more communities. You will respond to resident requests, perform plumbing, electrical, and other trades, and ensure market-ready apartments.

You will oversee maintenance programs, inspect sites, and occasionally take on Service Manager duties while maintaining a strong safety culture. Requirements include 3+ years in maintenance (HVAC/plumbing/electrical), a high school diploma, EPA/CPO where applicable, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years hands-on maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required if operating a vehicle.
• EPA certification required in some states.
• CPO certification required in Georgia, Florida, Los Angeles, and North Carolina.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends, and respond to emergencies after hours.
• Use of personal smartphone is required for certain tasks with security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Promptly addresses resident service requests.
• Performs hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing and electrical work.
• Prepares market-ready apartments.
• Maintains grounds and common areas, and keeps them clean.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Leads in scheduled maintenance programs for assigned communities.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and structural problems.
• Reports maintenance concerns to the Service Manager.
• Completes regular community inspections.
• Monitors maintenance and upkeep of all equipment.
• Adheres to OSHA and safety requirements; understands housing laws.
• May assist in ordering and controlling maintenance inventory.
• When needed, assumes managerial responsibilities in absence of the Service Manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

English communication

OSHA awareness

Emergency readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EPA certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Job description

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America, one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

What You'll Be Doing

Under the general direction of the Vice President, Property Management, the Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician is the senior technical support person at two or more Vivmark Residential apartment communities and is accountable for delivering on our resident commitments of exceptional move-in, total satisfaction, express service and personal attention. The Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician responds to resident service requests requiring technical labor. He/she should have demonstrated leadership skills as this position will occasionally assume the Service Manager role of a community and is instrumental in helping Vivmark Residential deliver on its brand promise, How Home Should Feel, by delivering superior customer service and exemplifying professionalism at all times.

• Promptly addresses resident service requests
• Performs hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
• Prepares market-ready apartments
• Maintains grounds and common areas and keeps them free of trash, debris and, if applicable, snow.
• Performs on-call emergency service as required.
• Performs special maintenance projects as assigned.
• Establishes and performs the scheduled maintenance program for each assigned community.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and structural problems.
• Reports any maintenance concerns to the Service Manager.
• Completes regular community inspections.
• Monitors the maintenance and up-keep of all mechanical equipment on the community
• Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements. Is knowledgeable of federal and state apartment housing laws, as well as internal policies, initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.
• Is knowledgeable of federal and state apartment housing laws, as well as internal policies,initiatives, and systems regarding maintenance.
• May assist in ordering and controlling maintenance inventory.
• In the absence of the Service Manager, assumes managerial responsibilities of a community by managing service requests, delegating tasks, supervising and directing the work of the department.
• Attends and participates in training programs as required.
• Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need To Thrive

• A minimum of three years hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC is necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 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.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification required in some states.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO required in Georgia, Florida, Los Angeles, and North Carolina.
• Computer literacy, and 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.
• 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. 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Managerial experience is preferred.
• Apartment experience is strongly preferred.
• Trade (Trades certificate / diploma) School preferred (Trades certificate/diploma).

Salary: $32.93 - $40.24 per hour

• Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.
• The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

We Offer: A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.