Lead Maintenance Technician: HVAC, Electrical & PM Pro

AvalonBay Communities; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted housing

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Vivmark Residential in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee diagnostic and repair work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance. You will ensure turn-key readiness of vacant homes and mentor junior technicians to uphold quality standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling, safety, and timely execution of repairs, with opportunities to participate in preventative maintenance and on-call rotations to support exceptional resident experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical work

Customer service

On-call readiness

Policy & SDS reading

PPE knowledge

Paint knowledge

Tools

HVAC certification (CFC)

Job description

Vivmark Residential in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee diagnostic and repair work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance. You will ensure turn-key readiness of vacant homes and mentor junior technicians to uphold quality standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling, safety, and timely execution of repairs, with opportunities to participate in preventative maintenance and on-call rotations to support exceptional resident experience.