Maintenance Technician II

Overview

Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds Avalon Bay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and ownership of our choices and actions to create value for customers, investors and associates.

• Position Type:
  Full time
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• State:
  Virginia
• City:
  Fairfax
• Zip Code: 22031
• Total Base Pay Range: $52,500.00 - $74,000.00

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs to maintain the physical condition of the community and ensure service requests and repairs are completed in a timely manner. The role develops as part of a team that delivers high-quality living experiences for residents.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in 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 in alignment with company standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent-ready promptly; perform turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment Preventative Maintenance.
• Assists in painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains an Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following Avalon Bay safety policies and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Performs hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within Avalon Bay’s standards.

• 2-3 years of experience in maintenance work, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on-call schedule in rotation with the team each month.
• Ability to communicate with associates and residents to provide customer service.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures (e.g., Key Control, Apartment Home Turnover, Maintenance Emergency policies).
• Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies; ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and proper chemical usage and handling.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper usage.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations and sequence of operations.
• Knowledge of paint types and painting tools.

• 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 based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition programs recognizing efforts and successes (e.g., destination awards, Avalon Bay’s Very Best, and others).
• A 20% discount on Avalon Bay apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and core values:
  Integrity, Caring, and Continuous Improvement.

Avalon Bay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Avalon Bay makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Avalon Bay will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For California residents, Avalon Bay’s California Personnel Privacy Notice applies to applicants.