Maintenance Technician at Essex Property Trust, Inc.

Regular

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing general maintenance tasks including work orders and unit turns, maintaining the grounds, curb appeal, amenities, and other common areas at one or more properties in order to assist preserving the asset and to provide a quality living environment for the residents. This position reports to the General Community Manager.

Key responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs maintenance projects and tasks with minimal supervision consistent with Company policy and direction from the Maintenance Supervisor, Community Manager and CMS
• Assists with administration of maintenance functions, e.g., tracking of inventory, data entry of work orders, maintaining updated records in relation to Mold and Mildew Log, Pool Log, etc.
• Maintains the highest level of customer service for prospects, residents, vendors, and corporate departments
• Compliance with company standards as defined in the Human Resources Policy Manual, Operations Playbook and applicable laws, e.g., Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant, Local Building Codes, OSHA, and EEOC Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

• One to two years property management experience preferred or related experience
• Relevant certification (e.g., HVAC, CPO) strongly preferred
• Proficient knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair with hands on experience
• Knowledge of environmental or industrial hazards (i.e., asbestos, lead, mold, radon) as they apply to residential housing
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• General understanding of the Microsoft suite, property management software preferred
• Available to be on-call when requested and promptly respond to work order requests during assigned periods, except during meal periods and rest breaks during which time employee is relieved of all duties and the Company relinquishes any control over how employee spends this time
• Ability to read and write English; speak English and understand spoken English
• Ability to utilize a personal smart device for apps related to property operations and communication
• High school diploma or equivalent, college or trade school preferred
• This position may require driving between community sites and reliable means of transportation during working hours or on-call is required.

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.

The salary range for this position is $20.67 - $29.33 per hour. New hires generally start between $20.67 - $25.00 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.