Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Position Type: Full time

State: New York

City: Melville

Zip Code: 11747

Total Base Pay Range: $54,500.00 - $77,500.00

Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

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!

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. As a maintenance technician, you will be the talented individual who:

• 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.

You Have:

• 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

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, 'AvalonBay's Very Best' recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things. For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice.