Maintenance Technician

Overview

Maintenance Technician I – Full time – Irvine, CA – Pay range $43,500.00 - $60,500.00.

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.

• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to maintain the appearance of common areas, grounds, and amenities.
• Clean and sanitize high‑traffic areas, including lobbies, hallways, elevators, and recreational spaces.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of outdoor spaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaping.
• Ensure trash and recycling areas are regularly emptied and kept tidy.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Address minor maintenance issues such as light bulb replacement, paint touch‑ups, and furniture assembly.
• Assist residents with moving in and out of apartments, including loading/unloading belongings.
• Provide friendly and responsive customer service, addressing residents' needs and concerns in a courteous manner.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a positive resident experience.
• Maintain outdoor landscaping, including mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and planting flowers.
• Keep outdoor areas clear of debris and litter.
• Complete work orders.

• 0‑1 year of experience in custodial/maintenance 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 and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies, and handle these products frequently.
• 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.
• 20% discount on Avalon Bay apartment homes.

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.

With this we know we can do great things.

Avalon Bay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Avalon Bay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.

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