Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:    

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops and manages multifamily properties in selected West Coast communities.

We are seeking an experienced renovation professional to be a member of an in-house renovation team in the remodeling of apartment interiors. The role will participate as part of a team in primarily kitchen and bath renovation efforts on multiple properties and have an active role in construction activities, procuring material, scheduling with the property/operations, reporting status, and communicating with supervisors.

The position will be based on-site and primarily working at 3 properties:  The Commons, The Carlyle, and Montclaire.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate as a member of an on-site construction team actively involved in day to day interior renovation activities.
• Fundamental knowledge in most areas of residential construction including but not limited to:
  • On-site installation of cabinets, doors, door hardware and cabinet re-face.
  • Installation and repair of laminate countertops. (Tile and stone experience preferable)
  • Plumbing fixture installation of sinks, faucets, disposals, angle stop valves, toilets and bathtubs.
  • Electrical fixture installation of light fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, GFCI and light switches
  • Ability to prep and paint using paint sprayer, rollers, paint brush and masker.
  • Knowledge of hanging drywall, small patch repairs, texture, mud and tape.
  • Finish carpentry installation of door casings, bi-fold doors, by-pass doors, passage doors, and baseboards.
• Interact with material vendors and any sub-contractors to assure timely renovation execution and quality of work. Monitor work to assure all work follows plan, contract, scope of work, etc.
• Participate in material and supply management for renovation and any activities related to the team which can include work site and vehicle management.
• Participate in project meetings with construction manager and any other relevant parties at frequent intervals to discuss problems, progress, and coordination of work.
• Provide daily and weekly status of work and maintain high level of communication to Construction Manager and other corporate liaisons via phone, email and memo/ letter.
• Knowledge of equipment operating policies and procedures to ensure safety. Conduct monthly equipment checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Compliance with company standards as defined in the Policies and Procedure Manual and applicable laws, e.g. Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant, OSHA, and EEOC.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job requires mobility (i.e. climbing stairs, lifting, bending down, kneeling, climbing/standing on ladders) to perform construction related activities
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, gripping and elbow motion)
• Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation of machines and equipment
• Job requires the use of hand and power tools as it relates to the interior renovation of apartment units.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be able to work independently and have great interpersonal and communication skills; possess strong project scheduling skills; familiar with construction; and some working knowledge with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook (use iPhone)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience working in interior residential construction or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of business correspondence.
• Be able to read a tape measure, read blue prints, understand basic math, and understand fractions and decimals.
• Possess good time management skills. For example; be able to handle a wide variety of tasks and demands in a timely and safe manner.
• Must possess good organizational skills by keeping daily work schedules current to make sure projects are completed on time and under allotted budget.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance, practice safe work procedures and maintain a clean working environment at all times.
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to multiple sites required.