Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

Full‑time position located in Lakewood, Colorado (Zip 80401). Pay range: $61,500.00 – $83,500.00 per year.

Lead the maintenance team at Avalon Bay communities by ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment for residents while providing timely repairs and excellent customer service.

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting, wallpaper, water features (pools, spas), and waste management systems.
• Create, organize, and complete work orders and general maintenance tasks according to company standards.
• Prepare vacant apartment homes and garages for new residents, including turnkey work such as cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, caulking, painting, and other finish work.
• Train, mentor, and oversee work of Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Conduct apartment preventive maintenance (PM) and daily inspections of community grounds and buildings.
• Maintain an incident‑free safety culture by following all Avalon Bay safety policies and procedures.
• Perform hot works (brazing, soldering, welding) when required, within Avalon Bay standards.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repair work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• HVAC certification (CFC or willingness to obtain).
• Availability for an on‑call rotation each month.
• Strong customer‑service communication skills.
• Capability to read and understand company policies, procedures, and safety documents such as Key Control, Apartment Home Turnover, and Emergency policies.
• Knowledge of cleaning, chemical supplies, and Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper usage.
• Basic understanding of emergency system shut‑offs, locations, and operations.
• Knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays; tuition reimbursement; employee stock purchase plan; and more. Additional benefits include a 20% discount on Avalon Bay apartment homes and cell‑phone reimbursement.

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 consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with law. We do not require or request age or other protected class information on applications. For California residents, the Avalon Bay California Personnel Privacy Notice applies.