Maintenance Technician

Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds Avalon Bay associates. At Avalon Bay, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it’s helping someone choose one of our communities as their home, providing great service to our residents, or supporting our fellow associates, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live – and work.

Ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? At Avalon Bay Communities, we’re not just maintaining apartment homes; we’re creating exceptional living experiences. If you’re a talented Maintenance Technician looking to advance your career, you’re in the right place.

Our team is searching for a Maintenance Technician who is ready to tackle challenges, bring innovative solutions to the table, and ensure our residents enjoy a superior quality of living. Join us at Avalon Bay and be a part of redefining what it means to live in style and comfort!

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas, etc.), and waste management systems.
• Completes assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner and performs turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment preventative maintenance.
• Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains an incident and injury‑free safety culture by following all Avalon Bay safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions including non‑functioning equipment.
• Performs hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within Avalon Bay’s standards.

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair work.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in rotation with the team each month.
• Ability to communicate with our associates and residents to provide customer service.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures including but not limited to Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy, and all Maintenance Emergency policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies, and handle these products frequently.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ability to use it properly.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We offer comprehensive benefits—health, dental, and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, and more. We also provide growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition is part of a company‑wide program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization, including destination awards, Avalon Bay’s Very Best recognition, and others. All employees receive a 20% discount on our apartment homes. Our culture is built on purpose and our core values: commitment to integrity, spirit of caring, and focus on continuous improvement.

Avalon Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated.

With this we know we can do great things.

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