Lead Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Fast-Paced Role
Position: Lead Maintenance Technician
Company: AvalonBay Communities
Company: AvalonBay Communities
Job Brief
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds avalonbay associates.
Experience
Job Experience is required
Qualifications
Master’s degree in relevant field is required
Job Detail
- 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 community’s 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 ph1reimbursement. 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 we’re 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, ‘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 (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
