Job DescriptionMaintenance Technician Hiring Event - Walkins are Welcome! Equity Residential is hosting a hiring event at Vista 99 Apartments:
99 Vista Montana San Jose CA 95134
Thursday, June 11th, 2026
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Arrival Instructions: Street Parking: This is the recommended option for all attendees.
Garage Parking: Attendees may utilize designated "future resident" parking spaces within the garage if parking spots are available.
Now hiring at locations in San Mateo, Union City, South San Francisco, Redwood City, Emeryville and San Francisco:Multisite Maintenance Technician ($27.71 - $33.86/hour)
Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician ($32.93 - $40.24/hour)
Maintenance Manager ($40.05 - $48.95/hour)
Floating Regional Plumbing Technician ($40.05 - $48.95/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
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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.
Multisite Maintenance Technician:
Under the general direction of the General Service Director or Service Manager the Multi-Site
ServiceTechnician supports maintenance efforts two or more Equity Residential apartment communities
and is accountable for delivering on our resident commitments of exceptional move-in,total satisfaction,
express service and personal attention. The Multi-Site Service Technician responds to resident service
requests, completes make-ready work, and common area maintenance and is instrumental in helping
Equity Residential deliver on its brand promise by delivering superior customer service and exemplifying
professionalism at all times.
Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician:
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
Maintenance Manager:
As a Maintenance Manager, your day-to-day will involve partnering with the Community and Property Manager to cultivate a high-performing team, ensuring adherence to Equity standards and assisting them with their tasks as needed. Additionally, you will analyze the financial performance of the property and help perform scheduled maintenance while providing regular status reports.
Floating Regional Plumbing Technician:As a Regional Plumbing Technician, you will serve as the subject matter expert for plumbing systems across a portfolio of Equity Residential apartment communities. Under the general direction of the Facilities Team, you will provide advanced plumbing maintenance, diagnostics, and system oversight while delivering exceptional resident service and proactively maintaining the integrity of domestic water, drainage, and related mechanical systems. This person is traveling to different properties throughout the Bay Area on a daily basis. A company owned vehicle will be provided.
What You'll Need To Thrive:- 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.
- Multisite Maintenance Technician: Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.
EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification preferred.Hands-on general service maintenance experience required.
- Multisite Senior Maintenance Technician: 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. Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.
- Maintenance Manager: Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary. Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience; 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.
- Floating Regional Plumbing Technician: 4+ years of hands-on plumbing experience; Advanced plumbing troubleshooting and repair skills; Multi-family plumbing systems experience; Ability to diagnose recurring plumbing issues across multiple units; Valid Driver's License and a good driving record (a company vehicle will be provided during working hours); Ability to work inside and outside in all types of weather
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- 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.
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 program here.