Maintenance Technician

AvalonBay Communities•Wilmington, MA

13d•$52,500 - $74,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician executes maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs to maintain the physical condition of the community and ensure service requests and repairs are completed promptly. The role supports exceptional resident experiences through repairs, apartment turnover, preventative maintenance, painting, and safe work practices.

Requirements

2–3 years of maintenance work experience, including knowledge of HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance repair.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to accommodate a rotating monthly on-call schedule with the team.
Ability to communicate with team members and residents to provide customer service.
Ability to read and understand applicable policies and procedures, including key control, apartment turnover, and maintenance emergency policies and procedures.
Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, understand 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 systems, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting and wallpaper, pools and spas, and waste management systems.
Complete assigned service requests and repairs in a timely manner and in accordance with company operating and equipment/supply standards.
Prepare vacant apartment homes for rent, including performing turnkey work as required.
Conduct preventative maintenance in apartment homes.
Assist with painting interior and exterior surfaces.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, maintain an Incident and Injury Free safety culture, and report unsafe behavior or conditions, including nonfunctioning equipment.
Perform hot work, including brazing, soldering, and welding, in accordance with company standards.