Maintenance Technician III

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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.

Are you a master of your maintenance trade, ready to make a bigger impact on apartment home living? If you're a seasoned Maintenance Technician with a passion for tackling complex challenges and taking properties to new heights, we want you on our team. Avalon Bay Communities is on the hunt for a Lead Maintenance Technician who thrives on innovation, excels in problem‑solving, and is determined to provide residents with an extraordinary living experience.

Your expertise will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our residents' living experiences.

• 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.
• Assist with creating and/or organizing work orders and general maintenance tasks. Complete assigned work orders and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes and car garages are rent‑ready in a timely manner including performing turnkey work, such as cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, caulking, painting, and repairs to ensure apartment is ready for occupancy.
• Train, mentor and oversee work/projects of Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Conduct apartment Preventative Maintenance (PM).
• Inspect community’s grounds and buildings on a daily basis to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all AVB safety policies and procedures.
• Perform Hot Works, when applicable, including brazing, soldering, and welding within AVB Standards.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair work.
• A valid driver's license.
• HVAC (CFC certifications required — or willingness/desire to learn).
• 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.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ability to use properly.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrates 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. Growth is based on achievement and promotion from within. Associate recognition (including company‑wide awards and programs) is also part of our culture.

You also receive a 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes and a culture built on purpose with core values of Integrity, Caring, and 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. Fallon Batman
792 works in an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. For California residents, applying to Avalon Bay constitutes acceptance of the California Personnel Privacy Notice.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing