Lead Maintenance Technician — Elevate Apartment Living

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted housing

Cell phone reimbursement

20% discount on apartment homes

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to ensure safety, comfort, and functionality across properties. The role involves diagnosing and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, and more, while supervising junior technicians and coordinating preventative maintenance.

The position emphasizes quality living experiences for residents and ongoing safety adherence. Lead responsibilities include mentoring, responding to service requests, and maintaining property

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance work, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repairs.
• HVAC knowledge with CFC certification or willingness to learn.
• Ability to communicate with residents and associates and read policies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, safety systems, and more.
• Assist with creating and organizing work orders and completing repairs in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartments and garages are rent-ready with turnkey work.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspect grounds/buildings daily.
• Maintain safety culture and follow AVB safety policies.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

HVAC repair

Electrical

Plumbing

General maintenance

Customer service

On-call readiness

Job description

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to ensure safety, comfort, and functionality across properties. The role involves diagnosing and repairing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, and more, while supervising junior technicians and coordinating preventative maintenance.

The position emphasizes quality living experiences for residents and ongoing safety adherence. Lead responsibilities include mentoring, responding to service requests, and maintaining property