Maintenance Technician II

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. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features, 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 Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all AvalonBay safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions.
• 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 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 and read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 20% discount on apartment homes.