Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Position Type:
Full time

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

Location:

Long Island City, New York 11109

Total Base Pay Range: $57,000.00 - $80,500.00

Ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? At Avalon Bay Communities, we are creating exceptional living experiences for residents. As a Maintenance Technician, you will diagnose and repair issues to maintain the physical condition of the community, ensuring service requests are completed promptly.

• Diagnose and repair 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.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner; perform turnkey work as required.
• Conduct apartment preventative maintenance.
• Assist in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintain an incident and injury‑free safety culture by following all Avalon Bay safety policies and reporting unsafe behavior or conditions, including non‑functioning equipment.
• Perform 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.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in rotation with the team each month.
• Strong customer service communication skills with associates and residents.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures (e.g., Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy, Maintenance Emergency policies).
• Knowledge of cleaning and chemical supplies; ability to read Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safely use chemicals.
• Knowledge of and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Knowledge of paint types and painting tools.

• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental, 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 program celebrating efforts and successes.
• 20% discount on Avalon Bay apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and core values – integrity, caring, continuous improvement.

Avalon Bay is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We make employment decisions without regard to a person’s 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.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.