Lead Maintenance Technician: HVAC, PM & Team Mentor

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounted housing (where available)

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise the maintenance team and ensure safety, comfort, and functionality across properties. You will lead diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance, while supporting resident experience and on-call rotations.

The role emphasizes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and turnkey vacancy readiness, with opportunities for training and career growth within AVB.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance work.
• HVAC certification (CFC) required or willingness to obtain certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• On-call schedule rotation required monthly.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with associates and residents.
• Familiarity with PPE, SDS, and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance problems.
• Assist with creating and organizing work orders and maintenance tasks.
• Complete assigned work orders and repairs to company standards in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartments and garages are rent-ready with turnkey work (cleaning, repairs, painting).
• Train, mentor, and oversee Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Conduct apartment preventive maintenance (PM).
• Inspect community grounds and buildings daily for maintenance needs.
• Maintain a safe, incident-free work culture following AVB policies.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

General maintenance

Education

HVAC Certification (CFC)

Job description

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise the maintenance team and ensure safety, comfort, and functionality across properties. You will lead diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance, while supporting resident experience and on-call rotations.

The role emphasizes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and turnkey vacancy readiness, with opportunities for training and career growth within AVB.