Maintenance Technician

Overview

Avalon Bay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long‑term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk‑adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Position Type: Full time

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

State: New York

City: Yonkers

Zip Code: 10701

Total Base Pay Range: $54,500.00 - $77,500.00

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.

• 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 and performs 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.

• 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), 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.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition through a company‑wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes.
• A 20% discount on our 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 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…