Lead Maintenance Technician

Equity Residential; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discounts

Cell phone reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AvalonBay is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician in Carrollton, TX. You will diagnose and repair a wide range of building systems to keep residents safe and comfortable, while mentoring junior techs and ensuring timely completion of work orders.

You must have 3+ years of maintenance experience, HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical skills, and a valid driver’s license. An on-call schedule and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• HVAC (CFC certifications) or willingness to learn.
• On-call schedule in rotation monthly.
• Strong communication with residents and team.
• Familiarity with policies (Key Control, Turnover, Emergency).
• Knowledge of PPE and proper chemical handling.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems and operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry and related systems.
• Create/organize work orders and complete maintenance tasks.
• Ensure vacant homes and garages are rent-ready promptly.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on units and facilities.
• Inspect grounds and buildings daily for needs.
• Follow safety policies and maintain incident-free culture.
• Perform hot works (brazing, soldering, welding) per standards.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical

General maintenance

Customer service

On-call availability

Reading policies

PPE usage

Job description

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Job Description

Lead Maintenance Technician

Position Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

State

Texas

City

Carrollton

Zip Code

75007

Total Base Pay Range

$59,000.00 - $80,000.00

Responsibilities

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and overall functionality of our properties. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining and enhancing our residents' living experiences. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for 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. This includes but is not limited to:

• 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 Vivmark safety policies and procedures
• Perform Hot Works, when applicable, including brazing, soldering, and welding within Vivmark Standards.

As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will also be eligible for extra benefits such as discounted housing where available and cell phone reimbursement.

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 team members 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 Vivmark Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

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.

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