Avalonbay Communities
Develops, redevelops, acquires, and manages high-quality apartment communities in the U.S.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Oversee property maintenance, diagnose repairs, train staff, ensure resident safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Lead Maintenance Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and functionality of AvalonBay properties. This senior technician diagnoses and repairs a broad range of systems, prepares vacant units for occupancy, and leads a team of maintenance staff to uphold high service standards. • Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, masonry, painting, water features, and waste management. • Create, organize, and complete work orders following company standards and timelines. • Prepare vacant apartments and garages for rent‑ready occupancy with cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, caulking, painting, and other turnkey tasks. • Train, mentor, and oversee Maintenance Technicians I and II. • Perform routine preventative maintenance on apartments. • Conduct daily inspections of community grounds and buildings to identify maintenance needs. • Follow AVB safety policies to maintain an incident‑ and injury‑free environment. • Execute hot‑work tasks such as brazing, soldering, and welding per AVB standards. • Participate in an on‑call rotation schedule each month. • Deliver strong customer service communication with associates and residents. • Read and adhere to key policies, including Key Control, Apartment Turnover, and Emergency procedures. • Understand and safely handle cleaning chemicals and Hazard Communication SDS.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system repairs
- ▸preventative maintenance
- ▸unit turnover
- ▸team training
- ▸hot‑work
- ▸work orders
What You Bring
• Possess 3+ years of maintenance experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repair skills. • Hold a valid driver’s license and HVAC CFC certification or willingness to obtain it. • Use personal protective equipment correctly. • Know emergency system shutoffs, locations, and operation sequences. • Demonstrate knowledge of paint types and application tools.
Requirements
- ▸hvac
- ▸plumbing
- ▸electrical
- ▸3+ years
- ▸cfc certified
- ▸driver's license
Benefits
AvalonBay offers a competitive base pay ranging from $64,500 to $87,500, alongside comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan. Additional perks include discounted housing, cell phone reimbursement, and opportunities for growth and internal promotion.
Work Environment
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