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 Porter, your day-to-day work will involve assisting the team in maintaining the physical condition of the community, ensuring market-ready apartments, and responding to resident service requests promptly. Additionally, you will report any maintenance concerns and deliver resident communication as needed. 

• Maintaining physical condition of community grounds, exterior, and common areas
• Assisting in preparing market-ready apartments, including painting, carpet cleaning, and general repairs
• Responding to resident service requests promptly
• Performing various maintenance functions, such as exterior light bulb changes and equipment maintenance
• Assisting other service staff with projects, including apartment cleaning and drywalling

What You’ll Need To Thrive:

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record along with auto insurance will be required when working between multiple sites that require driving throughout the day. If you do not possess a valid driver’s license, you will be required to sign an addendum agreeing not to drive any form of registered motorized vehicle while at work/on the clock.
• Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• A telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
• Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job

Salary: $20.9631 / Hour