Maintenance Apprentice - Crystal Place

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision care

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

New parent benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Rent discounts

Competitive compensation

Paid community service hours

Leadership development

Job summary

Equity Residential in Arlington, VA is offering a Maintenance Technician Apprentice program. You will train with our property management team to learn HVAC, plumbing, appliances and electrical work, over 14 weeks, with a clear path to promotion to Maintenance Technician.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, classroom instruction, and mentorship from experienced team members, with opportunities to apply skills on real projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to perform physical tasks; standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Computer literacy and English communication skills.
• Smartphone used for certain job duties; must meet security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned service team members for on-the-job training.
• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes.
• Learn to operate light equipment for basic repairs under supervision.
• Demonstrate skills by working independently or with a team as training progresses.
• Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands-on experience and showcase proficiency.
• Learn relevant computer software applications used by the service team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification/diploma

Job description

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver A Winning Performance:

• Question Authority
• Walk the Talk
• Share Knowledge
• Listen, Not Just Hear
• See the Glass Half Full
• Take Educated Risks
• Enjoy the Ride
• Share the Spotlight
• Do the Right Thing
• Test Your Limits

We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
• Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
• Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
• Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
• Learn more about our Total Wellbeing programhere.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will train with our property management team to learn essential skills in property maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work. Over 14 weeks, you'll receive hands‑on training and classroom instruction, guided by experienced team members. Successful completion of the program leads to promotion to Maintenance Technician.

• Partner with assigned service team members for on the job training
• Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes
• Learn to operate light equipment for basic repairs under the guidance of skilled technical staff
• Demonstrate skills and processes by working independently or with a team as training progresses
• Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands‑on experience and showcase proficiency
• Learn relevant computer software applications used by the service team

What You'll Need To Thrive:

• General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Upon successful promotion to Maintenance Technician, must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on‑call responsibilities. A telephone number where you can be reached after‑hours must be provided to your manager.
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work‑related purposes.
• Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials. Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in‑house security systems and operations software.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Trade school certification/diploma
• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification
• Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience

Salary: $23.73/hour

• The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.

A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.