Maintenance Manager

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Team member housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Walnut Creek, CA. This role leads a maintenance team across communities, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and major appliances, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of apartment maintenance experience, strong knowledge of building systems, and is on-call as needed. We offer competitive benefits and housing discounts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of apartment maintenance experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and appliances.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, sprinkler and steam systems.
• EPA Type I/II certification where applicable.
• CPO certification where applicable.
• 2+ years of people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for one or more communities to meet Vivmark standards.
• Manage preventive maintenance and physical building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliances.
• Conduct on-site visits with the supervisor to improve team performance and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and safety protocols.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Carpentry

Emergency systems

People management

EPA Type I/II

CPO certification

Job description

Maintenance Manager Position Type: Full time Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 State: California City: Walnut Creek Zip Code: 94597 Total Base Pay Range: $83,000.00 - $119,000.00

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/)

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds Vivmark's Team Members. At Vivmark, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it’s helping someone choose one of our communities as their home, providing great service to our residents, or supporting our fellow team members, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live - and work. We are always on the lookout for new talent! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will reach out if there is a position that seems like a good match. 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.