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.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs in order to maintain the physical condition of the community and to 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 such areas 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. Performs turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment preventive 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 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 our associates and residents in order 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), and understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies.
• 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 — 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 in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘Avalon Bay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our wonderful apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values – a commitment to integrity, a spirit of caring, and a 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.

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