Avalonbay Communities
Develops, redevelops, acquires, and manages high-quality apartment communities in the U.S.
Maintenance Technician
Perform repairs and upkeep of apartments, handling HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position you will diagnose and repair a wide range of systems, complete service requests promptly, prepare vacant apartments for rent, conduct preventive maintenance, and assist with interior and exterior painting. You will also uphold safety standards, perform hot‑work tasks, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the community. • Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware, masonry, painting, water features, and waste management. • Complete service requests and repairs per company standards promptly. • Prepare vacant apartments for rent and perform turnkey work. • Conduct preventive maintenance on apartments. • Paint interior and exterior surfaces. • Uphold incident‑free safety culture by following policies and reporting hazards. • Perform hot work (brazing, soldering, welding) following standards. • Participate in monthly on‑call rotation. • Provide customer service to associates and residents. • Read and follow key policies and emergency procedures. • Identify and safely handle cleaning chemicals per SDS.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸systems repair
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸turnkey prep
- ▸painting
- ▸hot work
- ▸customer service
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 on an on‑call rotation. Strong communication skills, knowledge of company policies, safe handling of chemicals, proper use of personal protective equipment, and basic understanding of emergency systems are required. • Possess 2‑3 years of maintenance experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs. • Hold a valid driver’s license. • Use personal protective equipment correctly. • Understand emergency system shutoffs and operation sequences. • Know paint types and proper tools.
Requirements
- ▸hvac
- ▸plumbing
- ▸electrical
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸ppe
- ▸communication
Benefits
AvalonBay Communities is dedicated to creating a better way to live, offering residents exceptional living experiences and providing associates with a rewarding workplace. The Maintenance Technician role supports this mission by ensuring the physical condition of properties is maintained and residents enjoy a high quality of life. AvalonBay offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, and a 20% discount on its apartment homes. The company promotes growth through internal promotion, recognizes associate achievements, and fosters a culture built on integrity, caring, and continuous improvement.
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