About the position
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. At AvalonBay, 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 AvalonBay 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. Join us at AvalonBay and be a part of redefining what it means to live in style and comfort!
Responsibilities
- 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. Perform turnkey work as required.
- Conducts apartment Preventative Maintenance.
- Assist in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
- Maintains Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all AvalonBay safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions including nonfunctioning equipment.
- Performs Hot Works including brazing, soldering, and welding within AvalonBay’s Standards.
Requirements
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- An employee stock purchase plan.
- A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
