Lead Maintenance Technician

AvalonBay Communities•North Palm Beach, FL

9d•$56,000 - $76,000•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: Are you a master of your maintenance trade, ready to make a bigger impact on apartment home living? If you're a seasoned Maintenance Technician with a passion for tackling complex challenges and taking properties to new heights, we want you on our team. AvalonBay Communities is on the hunt for a Lead Maintenance Technician who thrives on innovation, excels in problem-solving, and is determined to provide residents with an extraordinary living experience. Step up to a role that lets you shine and be a pivotal force in redefining the pinnacle of style and comfort. Join us at AvalonBay and be part of the evolution of exceptional apartment living! As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall functionality of our properties. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our residents' living experiences. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for 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.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding HVAC repair, Plumbing, Electrical, and General Maintenance repair work.
A valid driver's license.
HVAC (CFC certifications required — or willingness/desire to learn)
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 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, ability to read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ability to understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies and ability to frequently handle these products.
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ability to use properly.
Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations and sequence of operations.
Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair 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.
Assist with creating and/or organizing work orders and general maintenance tasks. Complete assigned work orders and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
Ensure vacant apartment homes and car garages are rent-ready in a timely manner including performing turnkey work, such as cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, caulking painting, and/or repairs to ensure apartment is ready for occupancy.
Train, mentors and oversees work/projects of Maintenance Technicians I and IIs.
Conduct apartment Preventative Maintenance (PM).
Inspect community’s grounds and buildings on a daily basis to identify maintenance needs.
Maintain Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all AVB safety policies and procedures.
Perform Hot Works, when applicable, including brazing, soldering, and welding within AVB Standards.