2nd Shift Maintenance Technician II

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.

This position is Tuesday‑Saturday 3:00 pm‑11:00 pm. The role will work at multiple communities in Boston, Brighton & Chestnut Hill.

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.

• Diagnose and repair problems in such areas as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas, etc.), and waste management systems.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner; perform turnkey work as required.
• Conduct apartment preventive maintenance.
• Assist in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform hot works, including brazing, soldering, and welding within Avalon Bay’s standards.

• 2‑3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge of HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair work.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate with associates and residents to provide customer service.
• 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 frequently handle these products.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ability to use it properly.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

• Comprehensive benefits—health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and more (see ).
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes, including company‑wide awards.
• 20% discount on our apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and 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 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.

Avalon Bay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Avalon Bay will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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