Facilities Specialist

AvalonBay Communities • Arlington, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it. As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer. The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them. The Role: Vivmark Residential is looking for a hands-on, service-oriented Facilities Specialist to support our corporate headquarters. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and professional workplace environment for our team members, guests, and business partners. From troubleshooting building issues to coordinating repairs and supporting office moves, you'll play a critical role in the daily operations of our headquarters facility. If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of facilities, building maintenance, or workplace operations experience in a service-focused environment
• Basic carpentry, painting, and plumbing skills
• Experience performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support a wide range of internal clients
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb stairs or ladders
• Lift and move objects weighing more than 30 pounds
• Operate maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies safely
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to support business needs

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily facility inspections focused on HVAC performance, lighting, cleanliness, organization, conference room readiness, restrooms, copy rooms, and common areas
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day facilities requests including HVAC, plumbing, furniture, appliance, copier, shipping, and office equipment issues
• Perform preventative maintenance on pantry equipment including dishwashers, microwaves, ice makers, coffee machines, and water dispensers
• Troubleshoot facility-related issues and coordinate vendor service calls when needed
• Serve as the primary facilities contact when the Facilities Manager is off-site
• Complete minor repairs including painting, wall touch-ups, furniture repairs, door adjustments, carpet repairs, and basic plumbing work
• Replace light bulbs, copier toner, water filters, CO2 tanks, and other consumable supplies
• Maintain office equipment and ensure shared spaces remain fully operational and presentable
• Coordinate contractor repairs and maintenance for furnishings, flooring, doors, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and other building components
• Review completed work and ensure repairs meet company standards
• Submit and manage service requests through building management systems and coordinate with building engineers
• Set up conference rooms, training spaces, and event areas for meetings and special events
• Assist with office relocations and internal moves
• Partner with Information Services to prepare workstations for new hires and departing team members
• Communicate proactively with team members regarding repairs, projects, and facility-related updates
• Maintain Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related supplies, including routine testing
• Participate on the Emergency Preparedness Team
• Provide backup support for building access and security systems, including badge and access management
• Maintain organized storage areas and facilities inventory

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation and company holidays
• exclusive team member housing discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED