14-Week Maintenance Technician Apprentice | Hands-On Training

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision care

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

New parent benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Rent discounts

Competitive compensation

Paid community service hours

Leadership development

Job summary

Equity Residential in Arlington, VA is offering a Maintenance Technician Apprentice program. You will train with our property management team to learn HVAC, plumbing, appliances and electrical work, over 14 weeks, with a clear path to promotion to Maintenance Technician.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, classroom instruction, and mentorship from experienced team members, with opportunities to apply skills on real projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to perform physical tasks; standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Computer literacy and English communication skills.
• Smartphone used for certain job duties; must meet security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned service team members for on-the-job training.
• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes.
• Learn to operate light equipment for basic repairs under supervision.
• Demonstrate skills by working independently or with a team as training progresses.
• Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands-on experience and showcase proficiency.
• Learn relevant computer software applications used by the service team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification/diploma

Job description

Equity Residential in Arlington, VA is offering a Maintenance Technician Apprentice program. You will train with our property management team to learn HVAC, plumbing, appliances and electrical work, over 14 weeks, with a clear path to promotion to Maintenance Technician.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, classroom instruction, and mentorship from experienced team members, with opportunities to apply skills on real projects.