Maintenance Technician

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

About the role

Ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? At AvalonBay Communities, we're not just maintaining apartment homes; we're creating exceptional living experiences. Our team is searching for a Maintenance Technician who is ready to tackle challenges, bring innovative solutions to the table, and ensure our residents enjoy a superior quality of living.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing maintenance requests by 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs 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.
• Completes assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent-ready in a timely manner.
• Performs turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment Preventative Maintenance.
• Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all AvalonBay safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions including nonfunctioning equipment.
• Performs Hot Works including brazing, soldering, and welding within AvalonBay’s Standards.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding HVAC repair, Plumbing, Electrical, and General Maintenance repair work.
• A valid driver's license.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Associate recognition programs including destination awards and ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program.
• 20% discount on AvalonBay apartment homes.

Pay

Total base pay range: $54,500.00 - $77,500.00

Schedule

• Full time
• 40 weekly scheduled hours

Location: Yonkers, New York, 10701