Maintenance Supervisor

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

Are you ready to step into a role that goes beyond maintenance? At AvalonBay Communities, we don't just manage properties; we create exceptional living experiences. If you're a seasoned maintenance professional with a passion for leadership and a drive for excellence, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

AvalonBay Communities is on the hunt for a Maintenance Supervisor who can inspire, lead, and elevate our maintenance team to new heights. If you're ready to oversee the heartbeat of our properties and ensure our residents experience the best in luxury living, join us on this exciting journey. Be a part of the team that redefines what it means to live in style and comfort!

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of maintenance operations, ensuring the safety, functionality, and visual appeal of our properties. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in providing residents with an exceptional living experience. This includes:

• Lead and mentor the maintenance team, providing guidance and direction in daily tasks and projects.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and teamwork among the maintenance staff.
• Perform and oversee advanced maintenance and repair tasks, including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and appliance repairs.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Assist in budget preparation and cost control to optimize maintenance operations.
• Respond to on-call emergency maintenance requests, troubleshoot issues, and take appropriate action to ensure resident safety and satisfaction.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with relevant building codes and safety regulations.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience in custodial/ maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding HVAC repair, Plumbing, Electrical, and General Maintenance repair work.
• A valid driver's license.
• HVAC (CFC certifications required — or willingness/desire to learn)
• 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.

How AvalonBay Supports You

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

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits ( for information.

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.

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 (including characteristics or testing), 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.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (