Maintenance Technician III/Maintenance Technician II

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 its 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

We have an exciting opportunity to help launch our newest region in Austin, TX. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician II or a Maintenance Technician III to join our team

Are you a master of your maintenance trade, ready to make a bigger impact on apartment home living? If you're a seasoned Maintenance Technician with a passion for tackling complex challenges and taking properties to new heights, we want you on our team.

AvalonBay Communities is on the hunt for a Lead Maintenance Technician who thrives on innovation, excels in problem-solving, and is determined to provide residents with an extraordinary living experience.

Step up to a role that lets you shine and be a pivotal force in redefining the pinnacle of style and comfort. Join us at AvalonBay and be part of the evolution of exceptional apartment living!

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall functionality of our properties.

Your expertise will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our residents' living experiences. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for 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.

This includes but is not limited to :

Diagnose and repair 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.

Assist with creating and / or organizing work orders and general maintenance tasks. Complete assigned work orders and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment / supply standards and in a timely manner.

Ensure vacant apartment homes and car garages are rent-ready in a timely manner including performing turnkey work, such as cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, caulking painting, and / or repairs to ensure apartment is ready for occupancy.

Train, mentors and oversees work / projects of Maintenance Technicians I and IIs.

Conduct apartment Preventative Maintenance (PM).

Inspect communitys grounds and buildings on a daily basis to identify maintenance needs.

Maintain Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all AVB safety policies and procedures

Perform Hot Works, when applicable, including brazing, soldering, and welding within AVB Standards.

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will also be eligible for extra benefits such as discounted housing where available and cell phone reimbursement.

You Have :

3+ years of experience in 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.

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 were 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. Click on Benefits (

https : / / jobs.avalonbay.com / 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, AvalonBays 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 persons 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 (

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