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Senior Designer roles in UX, brand, and product design qualify for CPT when your program ties the work directly to your coursework. Your DSO authorizes each CPT position before you start, so you'll need a job offer letter specifying your role, employer, and dates before authorization is issued.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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 Senior 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 may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- 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
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 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 must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA 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 community
- 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
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/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.
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 Senior 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 may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- 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
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 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 must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA 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 community
- 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
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/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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Get Access To All JobsSenior Designer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Designer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Senior Designer positions qualify for CPT when your school can establish a direct connection between the role's responsibilities and your enrolled coursework. Programs in design, human-computer interaction, visual communication, and related fields typically satisfy this requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring your offer letter and a course catalog excerpt showing the curriculum connection to your authorization meeting.
Can I do CPT at a design agency or startup instead of a large corporation?
Yes. CPT eligibility depends on your school's authorization and the curriculum connection, not employer size or type. Design agencies, in-house brand teams, and early-stage startups all qualify as long as your DSO approves the placement. Smaller employers may be less familiar with F-1 requirements, so be prepared to explain that CPT authorization comes from your school, not from them or USCIS.
How do I find Senior Designer employers who are comfortable hiring CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history in design and creative roles. LCA filings indicate a company has already navigated DOL requirements for international employees, which generally means less friction when you explain CPT. Studios and tech companies with established design teams are also more likely to have HR staff familiar with F-1 work authorization.
What documentation does my employer need from me to start a CPT role?
Your employer needs your CPT-authorized I-20, which your DSO issues after approving the placement. The I-20 lists your authorized employer name, start date, end date, and whether the authorization is part-time or full-time. Your employer doesn't file anything with USCIS for CPT. They do need to complete standard I-9 employment eligibility verification using your authorized I-20 and a valid passport or other acceptable document.
Does full-time CPT as a Senior Designer affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT authorized for 12 months or more eliminates your post-graduation OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, has no effect on OPT regardless of duration. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully across all semesters and discuss the running total with your DSO at least one semester before you graduate.
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