Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Position Type:
Full time | State:
Massachusetts | City:
Acton | Zip Code: 01720

Total Base Pay Range: $52,500.00 - $74,000.00

At Avalon Bay, our mission is to create a better way to live. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve apartment homes, ensuring residents have a superior quality of living.

• Diagnose and repair problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting and wallpapers, water features (pools, spas, etc.), and waste management systems.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner and perform turnkey work as required.
• Conduct apartment preventative maintenance.
• Assist in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintain incident‑ and injury‑free safety culture by following all Avalon Bay safety policies and procedures and reporting unsafe behavior or conditions including non‑functioning equipment.
• Perform hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within Avalon Bay’s standards.

• 2-3 years of experience in maintenance work, with knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in rotation with the team each month.
• Strong customer‑service communication with associates and residents.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures including Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy, and all Maintenance Emergency policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, read Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand proper applications of chemicals and cleaning supplies, and handle these products frequently.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and correct usage.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shut‑offs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Growth based on achievement and internal promotions.
• 20% discount on Avalon Bay apartment homes.

Avalon Bay is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with required laws. We do not require or request any information that would reveal an applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.