Maintenance Manager

Equity Residential; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential, formed by the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, seeks a Maintenance Manager in Durham, NC. You will lead maintenance operations across assigned communities, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and major systems to deliver exceptional living experiences.

The role requires 3–5 years in apartment maintenance, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to manage a team and respond to on-call needs within one hour.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of apartment maintenance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances.
• EPA Type I/II Certification, CPO certification preferred.
• 2+ years of people management experience preferred.
• On-call ability within 1 hour when dispatched.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for one or more communities.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and vendor coordination.
• Communicate effectively with residents and team members.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Emergency systems

Masonry

Painting/wallpaper

Water features

Fitness equipment

Waste management

Time management

Team leadership

Education

EPA Type I/II Certification

CPO Certification

Job description

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

Position Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

State

North Carolina

City

Durham

Zip Code

27707

Total Base Pay Range

$69,000.00 - $99,000.00

Overview

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Role

Are you ready to take the helm of an extraordinary maintenance team and revolutionize the apartment living experience? At Vivmark Residential, we don't just manage properties; we pioneer exceptional living experiences. If you're an accomplished maintenance professional with a passion for innovation and a vision for excellence, your next career move is here.

Vivmark Residential is searching for a Maintenance Manager, a true industry leader who will spearhead our maintenance operations, set new standards for quality, and ensure our residents experience nothing short of luxury living. Join us in redefining what it means to live in style and comfort the future of apartment management starts here!

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management of the maintenance and preventive maintenance efforts for one or more assigned communities, including the physical aspects of the building(s), HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, major appliances, and amenities. This team member ensures efforts meet Vivmark's operational standards and any applicable laws and regulations.

At Neighborhoods, conduct property visits, work with on‑site supervisor to increase proficiency/performance of community, and maintain oversight of Maintenance operations.

You Have

• A valid driver s license and automobile insurance, where applicable.
• 3-5 years of apartment maintenance or related field including strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas, etc.), fitness equipment, waste management systems. Ability to understand basic knowledge of boilers, chillers, chilling towers, sprinklers and steam systems.
• Complete understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations and sequence of operations.
• At least 2 years of people management experience preferred; The ability to supervise and develop new team members and provide feedback and coaching resulting in improved performance as demonstrated by work experience.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Type I, II Certification, where applicable.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, where applicable.
• The ability to be on-call as required by work schedule and the ability to respond within 1 hour from the time the on-call has dispatched.
• Ability to communicate with team members, residents and vendors in order to maintain Vivmark's customer service standards.
• Ability to regularly and consistently report on time, work assigned schedule and accurately document/verify time worked.

How Vivmark Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we re committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info

Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a person s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Vivmark Residential does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)