Maintenance Technician

Position

Maintenance Technician I
- Full-time
- Los Angeles, CA
- Salary: $43,500-$60,500

Avalon Bay Communities seeks a dedicated Porter/Custodian to maintain the exterior and interior condition of the community. The role blends custodial duties with light maintenance to ensure high-quality living environments for our residents.

• 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 or 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.
• Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the proper application of chemicals.
• Knowledge of and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shut-offs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision. 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

Avalon Bay is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Avalon Bay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.