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What is it like to work at Equity Residential?

Equity Residential is a company that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and community engagement, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

As a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, Equity Residential has a diverse team of professionals working together to design, build, and manage high-quality apartment communities, with a focus on resident satisfaction and employee development.

Working at Equity Residential may appeal to candidates who are passionate about the real estate industry, enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and are motivated by opportunities for career growth and professional development in a leading company in the multifamily sector.

Do workers at Equity Residential get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Does Equity Residential pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Equity Residential, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Equity Residential affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Equity Residential?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Equity Residential worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do Equity Residential workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
64% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Equity Residential?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Equity Residential managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do workers at Equity Residential do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
69% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Equity Residential?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Equity Residential feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Equity Residential get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
43% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Equity Residential?

Most people feel stressed out here.
89% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Equity Residential enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Equity Residential recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Equity Residential?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
59% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Equity Residential?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Equity Residential’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Equity Residential is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
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Maintenance Technician - Reserve at Potomac Yard

Maintenance Technician - Reserve at Potomac Yard

Equity Residential

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$22.95 - $30.60/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Equity Residential rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 208 rated facilities management

Job description

Job Description
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.
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.

What You'll Be Doing:
As a Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you will perform preventative maintenance and maintain the grounds and common areas, reporting any concerns.
  • Promptly addressing resident service requests
  • Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
  • Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
  • Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements

What You'll Need To Thrive:
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
  • 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. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Trade school certification/diploma
  • EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification
  • Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience

Salary: $22.95 - $30.60/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.

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, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.

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