Maintenance Technician II

AvalonBay Communities; Artesia (CA); On-site; USD 52,500 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

20% discount on our apartment homes

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician in Artesia, California. You will be responsible for executing maintenance requests, diagnosing issues, and performing repairs across various systems in the community.

Applicants should have 2–3 years of maintenance experience and strong customer service skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and a 20% discount on apartment homes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to accommodate an on-call schedule.
• Strong customer-service communication skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning and chemical supplies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Completes service requests promptly.
• Ensures vacant apartments are rent-ready.
• Conducts apartment preventative maintenance.
• Maintains safety culture and follows procedures.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical work

General maintenance repair

Customer-service communication

Tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Paint types and tools

Job description

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long‑term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk‑adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Position Details

Type: Full‑time
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Location: Artesia, California 90701
Base Pay Range: $52,500 - $74,000

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs in order to maintain the physical condition of the community and to ensure that service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner.

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in such areas as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas, etc.), and waste management systems.
• Completes assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner. Perform turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment preventative maintenance.
• Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains incident and injury‑free safety culture by following all AvalonBay safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions, including non‑functioning equipment.
• Performs hot works such as brazing, soldering, and welding within AvalonBay’s standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge of HVAC repair, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance repair work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in rotation with the team each month.
• Strong customer‑service communication skills with associates and residents.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures, including key control, apartment home turnover, and maintenance emergency policies.
• Knowledge of cleaning and chemical supplies, hazard communication safety data sheets, proper application of chemicals, and general cleaning supplies.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ability to use properly.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations, and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition program.
• 20% discount on our apartment homes.
• Culture built on purpose and core values of integrity, caring, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories may be considered in compliance with the law.