Maintenance Technician II

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

20% discount on apartment homes

Job summary

AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to enhance living experiences by diagnosing and repairing apartment issues. Key responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs, ensuring timely service requests, and maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Ability to manage an on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other issues.
• Complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure vacant units are ready for rent.

Skills

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical work

General maintenance

Customer service

Job description

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 Role

Ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? At AvalonBay Communities, we’re not just maintaining apartment homes; we’re creating exceptional living experiences. If you’re a talented Maintenance Technician looking to advance your career, you’re in the right place. Our team is searching for a Maintenance Technician who is ready to tackle challenges, bring innovative solutions to the table, and ensure our residents enjoy a superior quality of living. If you’re passionate about fixing, enhancing, and perfecting, we want you to be a part of our dynamic community.

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 that service requests and repairs are made in a timely manner. As a maintenance technician, you will be the talented individual who:

• Diagnoses and repairs problems in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features (pools, spas), 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. Performs turnkey work as required.
• Conducts apartment preventative maintenance.
• Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains an incident and injury–free safety culture by following all AvalonBay safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions.
• Performs hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within AvalonBay’s standards.

You Have

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance work, including knowledge surrounding 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 our associates and residents to provide customer service.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures including the 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, understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies, and frequently handle these products.
• 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.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition program celebrating contributions to the organization.
• 20% discount on AvalonBay apartment homes.
• Culture built on purpose and core values: commitment to integrity, spirit of caring, focus on 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. We believe that, 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, 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.