Maintenance Technician

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. Join us at Avalon Bay and be a part of redefining what it means to live in style and comfort!

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 that service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner. As a maintenance technician, you will be the talented individual who:

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in areas such as 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 consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner, performing 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.

You have:

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding 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.
• Ability to communicate with 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.
• 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 frequently handle these products.
• 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.

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits—including health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits for information:
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition—a company‑wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes, including destination awards, ‘Avalon Bay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others.
• 20 % discount on our incredible 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…