Director of Maintenance - Equity Residential : Job Details

Overview

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.

Base pay range

$98,336.00/yr - $131,114.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising your team in managing service requests, delegating tasks, and directing department work
• Collaborating on property objectives through recruitment, hiring, training, and motivation of a high-performing staff
• Ensuring team adherence to Equity standards, promptly handling resident service requests, and ensuring safe tool and equipment usage
• Analyzing property management data, providing financial recommendations, and contributing to annual budget preparation
• Monitoring service contracts, vendors, and capital improvement projects, suggesting operational improvements
• Conducting regular community inspections, recommending repairs, and preparing status reports
• Overseeing mechanical equipment, pool operations, and safety compliance while assisting the team in various maintenance tasks

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary.
• 3 or more years of Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
• Managerial experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Management of complex communities or multi-site experience
• The starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Employees are eligible for performance bonuses.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management