Avalonbay Communities
Develops, redevelops, acquires, and manages high-quality apartment communities in the U.S.
Maintenance Technician II
Maintain and repair apartment community systems, units, and equipment.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will execute maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and performing repairs, ensuring the physical condition of the community is upheld and that service requests are completed promptly. The position emphasizes innovative solutions, superior quality of living, and a commitment to resident satisfaction. • Diagnoses and repairs problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features, and waste management systems. • Completes assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company standards in a timely manner. • Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner and performs turnkey work as required. • Conducts apartment preventative maintenance. • Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces. • Maintains an incident‑ and injury‑free safety culture by following all AvalonBay safety policies and reporting unsafe conditions. • Performs hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within AvalonBay’s standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hvac repair
- ▸plumbing
- ▸electrical
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸hot works
- ▸rent‑ready
What You Bring
Candidates should have 2‑3 years of maintenance experience covering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work an on‑call rotation. Strong communication skills, familiarity with company policies, safe handling of chemicals and PPE, basic emergency‑system knowledge, and paint‑application expertise are also required. • 2‑3 years of experience in maintenance work, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs. • Valid driver’s license. • Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in rotation with the team each month. • Ability to communicate with associates and residents to provide customer service. • Ability to read and understand policies such as Key Control, Apartment Home Turnover, and Maintenance Emergency procedures. • Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, read SDS, and handle chemicals safely. • Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper usage. • Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations, and sequence of operations. • Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools.
Requirements
- ▸hvac
- ▸plumbing
- ▸electrical
- ▸general repairs
- ▸driver's license
- ▸2‑3 yrs
Benefits
The Maintenance Technician II position is a full‑time role located in Lake Forest, California, with a base pay range of $52,500 to $74,000. AvalonBay Communities focuses on creating better living experiences for residents and a rewarding workplace for associates. AvalonBay offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Employees benefit from growth opportunities, a recognition program, a 20% discount on apartment homes, and a culture built on integrity, caring, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
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