Join the Essex Story
At Essex, we're a team who believes home is more than four walls–it’s a feeling, an experience, and a connection. Whether you're helping someone find their future home, delivering exceptional service to residents, maintaining our communities with pride, or driving strategy and amplifying our brand behind the scenes, we each come together every day to provide exceptional experiences for our residents and associates.
We believe in supporting our teams with purpose-driven work, professional development, and a culture rooted in care and collaboration. No matter your title or location, you’ll have the tools, trust, and opportunity to thrive. Welcome to a workplace where every detail matters, and every person makes a difference.
Career Areas
Explore rewarding career opportunities where you can build a successful future in maintenance, administration, corporate, or sales. Wherever you shine best, there's a place for you here!
Maintenance
Our maintenance team supports the upkeep of our communities by performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure a positive living experience for our residents.
Community Professionals
Our community professionals deliver everyday excellence in the areas of community management, resident relations, and community operations.
Sales
Our leasing consultants play an integral part in helping prospects find their perfect apartment home by assessing prospects’ needs and tailoring options to match their preferences.
Corporate
Discover rewarding opportunities across our corporate and administrative functions, from Finance and Investments, to Human Resources and Technology.
Our People, Our Culture
At Essex, our culture is shaped by a diverse group of associates who bring unique perspectives, talents, and experiences to our team. We prioritize employee engagement and well-being through inclusive internal events, wellness initiatives, and programs that foster connection and growth. Whether participating in team-building activities or promoting mental and physical wellness, we’re committed to creating a supportive and vibrant workplace that empowers everyone to be their best selves.
Benefits That Matter
We believe that supporting our associates starts with offering meaningful, people-first benefits. Our competitive package is designed to support your total well-being, at work, and beyond. From comprehensive healthcare coverage to generous time off and retirement planning, we make it easier to thrive in every season of life!
Stay Refreshed
We know work-life balance matters, which is why we offer industry-leading PTO. And as your career grows, so does your PTO, giving you more time to rest, recharge, and do what you love. Plus, regular full-time and part-time associates also receive 12 paid holidays, one floating holiday, and Sick and Safe Time!
Premium Health Coverage
We offer diverse medical, dental, and vision plans to choose from, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) that allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare and dependent care, so you can ensure you and your loved ones are cared for.
Housing Discount Program
Live easy with discounted rent! Full-time employees can save up to 20% on apartment homes in one of our communities. Select on-site positions are eligible for up to a 50% pre-tax discount.
Competitive Base Pay
We provide highly competitive compensation across all roles, including commission opportunities for Sales team members.
Your Future Matters
It’s never too early to start saving for your retirement! We match up to $6,000 per year in Traditional or Roth 401(k) retirement plans. Plus, access to Bank of America’s Preferred Rewards program and financial wellness webinars helps you build a stronger financial future.
Grow Your Career
Your success is our success! We offer education reimbursement and a handful of internal education programs, so you can continue to expand your skills and knowledge. In 2024, our team led more than 13,222 hours of education training for over 1,700 employees and achieved a 16% promotion rate!
Employee Wellness Program
We prioritize and invest in associate well-being, offering resources on health, wellness, and finances. Programs like Vitality and Spring Health, along with encouragement from our Wellness Champs - a passionate group of associates who champion healthy living - make it easy to stay focused on your mental and physical health.
Volunteer Time Off
Promoting a culture of caring is a priority for us, which is why our Essex Volunteer Policy permits eligible associates to take up to eight (8) paid work hours per calendar year to participate with a qualified volunteer organization. In 2024, our team completed over 900 volunteer hours, making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
We're proud to offer perks that reward, recognize, and support our associates. Our AwardCo program makes it easy to celebrate great work, while the Savings Marketplace offers discounts on theme parks, events, hotels, and more. Enjoy deals on pet insurance, gym memberships through Active&Fit Direct, Whirlpool Appliances, Sherwin-Williams, and Avis and Hertz. It's all part of how we make work and life rewarding!
Values With Purpose
Our values are the foundation of everything we do each and every day to create exceptional experiences for our residents and associates. They drive our commitment to fostering a culture of engagement, where well-being is prioritized and every team member feels supported and empowered.
Inclusion and Belonging
We believe Inclusion and Belonging is a key driver of innovation and collaboration. Essex employees, their backgrounds, experiences, and talents are the foundation of our advantage.
Essex’s Inclusion and Impact team acts to foster the safety, inclusion, and celebration of the varying intersectional identities of our team. This team aims to deliver expansive education and events to create a sum greater than its parts.
Through employee-led resource groups, which are created by our associates, team members can come together over common interests with the goal of sharing their experiences and promoting awareness and learning, like our Women at Essex and Rainbow Alliance groups. Every associate is welcome to join a group and are encouraged to establish new groups that reflect the diverse community at Essex.
Browse our open positions and discover your next career move.
Notice on Recruitment Scams
Please be cautious of potential internet scams impersonating Essex Property Trust’s hiring process. Our recruiters will only contact candidates from email addresses ending in @essex.com. If you receive a suspicious message, you can report it by completing the Contact form on our website and selecting 'Careers' from the topic list. Official job openings are listed only at essexapartmenthomes.com/careers.