Facilities Specialist - HQ Operations & Maintenance

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

20% discount on AvalonBay apartment

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist to support our headquarters.

You’ll maintain a safe, functional, and professional workplace for associates, guests, and partners, handling repairs, inspections, and vendor coordination to keep operations running smoothly. The role requires strong practical skills, customer service mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of facilities, building maintenance, or workplace operations experience in a service-focused environment.
• Basic carpentry, painting, and plumbing skills.
• Experience performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support a wide range of internal clients.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and Support Headquarters Operations: Conduct daily facility inspections focused on HVAC performance, lighting, cleanliness, organization, conference room readiness, restrooms, copy rooms, and common areas.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day facilities requests including HVAC, plumbing, furniture, appliance, copier, shipping, and office equipment issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pantry equipment including dishwashers, microwaves, ice makers, coffee machines, and water dispensers.
• Troubleshoot facility-related issues and coordinate vendor service calls when needed.
• Serve as the primary facilities contact when the Facilities Manager is off-site.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist to support our headquarters.

You’ll maintain a safe, functional, and professional workplace for associates, guests, and partners, handling repairs, inspections, and vendor coordination to keep operations running smoothly. The role requires strong practical skills, customer service mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.