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.

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. If you’re passionate about fixing, enhancing, and perfecting, we want you to be a part of our dynamic community.

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in areas such as electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, and water features (pools, spas, etc.).
• Completes assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner and performs turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment preventative maintenance.
• Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains 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.
• Performs hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within Avalon Bay’s standards.

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, including HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair work.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in rotation with the team each month.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with associates and residents.
• Capability to read and understand policies and procedures, including Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy, and all Maintenance Emergency policies.
• Knowledge of cleaning and chemical supplies, Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and proper handling of chemicals and cleaning products.
• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper use.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrated 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.

• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition through company‑wide programs such as Avalon Bay’s Very Best.
• 20% discount on our apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our 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 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 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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to Avalon Bay you accept the Avalon Bay California Personnel Privacy Notice (link).