Lead Maintenance Technician

Equity Residential; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Housing discounts

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician in Durham, NC to lead maintenance operations for apartment homes. The role requires diagnosing and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems while ensuring units are rent-ready and maintaining safety standards.

The candidate should have 3+ years of maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, HVAC knowledge (CFC certs or willingness to learn), and the ability to manage on-call rotations and supervise junior

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance work, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general maintenance repairs.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• HVAC (CFC certifications required or willingness to learn) and on-call schedule availability.
• Ability to read and understand policies, SDS, and chemical safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, and related systems.
• Organize and complete work orders and assigned maintenance tasks promptly.
• Ensure vacant units and garages are rent-ready with turnkey maintenance.
• Train and oversee Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Perform apartment Preventative Maintenance (PM).
• Inspect grounds and buildings daily to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain safety culture and follow all safety policies.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical

General maintenance

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

Job Details

Position Type: Full time
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
State: North Carolina
City: Durham
Zip Code: 27705
Total Base Pay Range: $56,000.00 - $76,000.00

The Role

Are you a master of your maintenance trade, ready to make a bigger impact on apartment home living? If you're a seasoned Maintenance Technician with a passion for tackling complex challenges and taking properties to new heights, we want you on our team.

Vivmark Residential is on the hunt for a Lead Maintenance Technician who thrives on innovation, excels in problem-solving, and is determined to provide residents with an extraordinary living experience. Step up to a role that lets you shine and be a pivotal force in redefining the pinnacle of style and comfort. Join us at Vivmark and be part of the evolution of exceptional apartment living!

Responsibilities

• 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.

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