Lead Maintenance Technician

Equity Residential; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted housing

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in San Francisco, CA seeks a Lead Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, comfortable living and optimal operation of our apartment communities. The role emphasizes diagnosing and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and major appliances while mentoring junior staff.

The position includes preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and collaboration with residents to provide exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience including HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• HVAC certifications (CFC) or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, and other systems.
• Assist with organizing work orders and complete repairs promptly.
• Ensure vacant units are rent-ready including turnover work.
• Train and oversee Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections.
• Maintain safety culture and follow policies.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical

Maintenance

Tools

CFC certification

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

California

City

San Francisco

Zip Code

94103

Total Base Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $95,000.00

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.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Role

• This position offers a $1,500 Sign on bonus

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!

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.
• Trains, 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's safety policies and procedures
• Perform Hot Works, when applicable, including brazing, soldering, and welding within Vivmark's 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 are 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

Vivmark Residential 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.

Vivmark Residential 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.

Vivmark Residential 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.

Vivmark Residential 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 Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)