<p>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 TalkShare KnowledgeListen, not just HearSee the Glass Half FullTake Educated RisksEnjoy the RideShare the SpotlightDo the Right ThingTest 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 benefitsFinancial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive CompensationCommunity Wellbeing: Paid Community Service HoursCareer Wellbeing: Leadership DevelopmentLearn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.What You'll Be Doing:As a General Maintenance Director, you will oversee the hands-on maintenance for Equity Residential properties by managing service requests, inspections, repairs, and scheduled maintenance. Half of your role will be dedicated to providing excellent management to your team and collaborating with Property Managers on budget, inventory, and expense control. Leading and supervising your team in managing service requests, delegating tasks, and directing department workCollaborating on property objectives through recruitment, hiring, training, and motivation of a high-performing staffEnsuring team adherence to Equity standards, promptly handling resident service requests, and ensuring safe tool and equipment usageAnalyzing property management data, providing financial recommendations, and contributing to annual budget preparationMonitoring service contracts, vendors, and capital improvement projects, suggesting operational improvementsConducting regular community inspections, recommending repairs, and preparing status reportsOverseeing mechanical equipment, pool operations, and safety compliance while assisting the team in various maintenance tasksScheduled Hours: Monday-Friday-8AM-5PMWhat You'll Need To Thrive:Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary. Experience managing/leading a service team, driving performance and development3 or more years of Service/Maintenance Management within a Residential or commercial propertyHigh School diploma or equivalentKnowledge of federal and state apartment housing lawsEPA 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 communityA 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:Management of complex communities or multi-site experienceSalary: $107,945.00-$131,933.00*The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience and qualifications</p>