Maintenance Technician

Overview 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 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. 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. 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 including non‑functioning 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 to provide customer service. Ability to read and understand policies and procedures, including Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy, and all Maintenance Emergency policies and procedures. Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, read Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets, understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies, and handle these products frequently. 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. 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 — Commitment to Integrity, Spirit of Caring, and 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. AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law. AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application. For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice at #J-18808-Ljbffr