Maintenance Technician III

AvalonBay Communities•North Bergen, NJ

5d•$67,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to maintain the safety, comfort, physical condition, and functionality of its residential community. The position diagnoses problems and completes repairs so service requests are handled in a timely manner and residents have a positive living experience. The technician handles repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware, masonry, painting and wallpaper, water features such as pools and spas, and waste management systems. The role also includes organizing and completing work orders, preparing vacant apartments and garages for occupancy, performing preventative maintenance, and inspecting community grounds and buildings. The technician trains and mentors Maintenance Technicians I and II, follows company safety policies, and performs hot work such as brazing, soldering, and welding when applicable. The position is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, in North Bergen, New Jersey. The listed total base pay range is $67,000 to $91,000. A rotating monthly on-call schedule is required. Additional role-specific benefits include discounted housing where available and cell phone reimbursement.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge of HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair.
Valid driver's license.
HVAC CFC certifications, or willingness and desire to learn.
Ability to accommodate a monthly rotating on-call schedule with the team.
Ability to communicate with team members and residents to provide customer service.
Ability to read and understand policies and procedures, including key control, apartment turnover, and maintenance emergency policies.
Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand proper chemical and cleaning-supply applications, and frequently handle these products.
Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ability to use it properly.
Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, their locations, and sequence of operations.
Knowledge of paint types and painting tools.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair issues involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting and wallpaper, water features, and waste management systems.
Assist with creating or organizing work orders and general maintenance tasks, and complete assigned work orders and repairs promptly and according to company operating and equipment/supply standards.
Prepare vacant apartments and car garages for occupancy by performing turnkey work, including cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, caulking, painting, and other repairs.
Train, mentor, and oversee the work and projects of Maintenance Technicians I and II.
Conduct preventative maintenance in apartments.
Inspect community grounds and buildings daily to identify maintenance needs.
Follow Vivmark safety policies and procedures to maintain an Incident and Injury Free safety culture.
Perform hot work, including brazing, soldering, and welding, when applicable and within Vivmark standards.