Maintenance Technician

Success Profile

We have found that the following traits and attributes help lead to a successful future in maintenance. - Problem Solver - Efficient - Team Player - Detail-Oriented - Productive - Responsible

Our Culture

- Our Bold Purpose: We're driven by a bold purpose: creating a better way to live - All Of Us: All AvalonBay associates play a key role in bringing our purpose to life - Our Core Values: A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, A Focus on Continuous Improvement - Our Approach: Promotion from Within, Growth Based on Achievement, Cross Departmental Learning, Professional Development, High-Performance Culture, Associate Recognition

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• Medical: We provide you with four plan options to choose from within the Aetna network.

• Dental: We offer dental coverage through MetLife. Associates have the option to select between the Premier and Basic Plus Plan.

• Vision: Our Vision Service Plan provides benefits for regular eye examinations, glasses or contact lenses, and laser vision care.

• 401(k) Savings Plan: Save a portion of your pay each pay period and invest your savings in your choice of the available investment funds. We match 50% of your contribution up to 8%.

• Housing Discount: Significant discount for all associates on our incredible apartment homes.

• Career Development: Opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through promotion.

Responsibilities

• Position Type: Full time

• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

• State: New York

• City: Long Island City

• Zip Code: 11109

• Total Base Pay Range: $57,000.00 - $80,500.00

Overview

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.

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. If you're a talented Maintenance Technician looking to advance your career, you're in the right place.

What You'll Do

• 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. Perform turnkey work as required.

• Conducts apartment Preventative Maintenance

• Assist 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.

What You'll Need

• 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

How AvalonBay Supports You

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

• 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.

• Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

• AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

• 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/)

Job ID

JR106981