Lead Maintenance Technician: HVAC & Systems Mentor

AvalonBay Communities; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

20% apartment discount

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to drive repairs, maintenance and resident experience at our apartment communities. This role emphasizes strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance skills and a proactive approach to upkeep and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, on-call flexibility and a commitment to resident satisfaction and high standards of workmanship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair.
• A valid driver’s license.
• HVAC (CFC certifications required or willingness/desire to learn).
• On-call schedule rotation with the team each month.
• Ability to communicate with associates and residents to provide customer service.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures, including key control, turnover, and maintenance policies.
• Knowledge of PPE and proper use.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems and sequence of operations.
• Knowledge of paint types and tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware, masonry, painting and water features.
• Assist with organizing and completing work orders and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure vacant apartments and garages are rent-ready in a timely manner, including turnkey work.
• Train, mentor and oversee Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Conduct apartment preventive maintenance (PM).
• Inspect community grounds and buildings daily to identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain a safety culture by following AVB policies and procedures.
• Perform hot works (brazing, soldering, welding) within AVB standards.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Customer service

Tools

CFC certification

Job description

AvalonBay Communities in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to drive repairs, maintenance and resident experience at our apartment communities. This role emphasizes strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance skills and a proactive approach to upkeep and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, on-call flexibility and a commitment to resident satisfaction and high standards of workmanship.