Maintenance Technician II

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 52,500 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

20% discount on apartment homes

Job summary

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Cerritos, California. The ideal candidate will possess 2–3 years of experience in maintenance, particularly in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. Responsibilities include ensuring timely repairs and maintaining the overall physical condition of the community.

Comprehensive benefits offered including health, dental, 401(k) with company match, and a 20% discount on apartment homes. AvalonBay is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, knowledgeable in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to accommodate an on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair problems in HVAC and electrical systems.
• Complete assigned service requests in a timely manner.
• Conduct preventive maintenance in apartment homes.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical repair

General maintenance repair

Customer service

Job description

Maintenance Technician II – Full time – California – Artesia, CA 90701

Base Pay Range: $52,500 – $74,000.

Job Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. At AvalonBay, 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 associates, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live – and work. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing maintenance requests by diagnosing problems and making repairs to maintain the physical condition of the community and to ensure service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas, etc.), and waste management systems.
• Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent‑ready in a timely manner and perform turnkey work as required.
• Conduct apartment preventive maintenance.
• Assist in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintain an 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.
• Perform hot works including 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.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to accommodate an on‑call schedule in 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 but not limited to Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy, and all Maintenance Emergency policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and properly apply chemicals and general cleaning supplies.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ability to use it 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. 20% discount on AvalonBay apartment homes. Growth based on achievement and promotion from within. Associate recognition program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AvalonBay is a proud 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. AvalonBay 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, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law. AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. AvalonBay 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 AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice.