Maintenance Technician II

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee discount (20% on apartments)

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician II in Durham, North Carolina. This full-time role focuses on diagnosing and repairing maintenance issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry—ensuring apartments are well-maintained and move-in ready.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, assist with painting, and uphold a strong safety culture while delivering excellent service to residents and associates.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of maintenance experience including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general maintenance work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to rotate on‑call schedule monthly.
• Ability to communicate with residents and associates for quality service.
• Ability to read policies and procedures (e.g., Key Control, Turnover, Maintenance Emergency).
• Knowledge of PPE and proper chemical handling.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems and painting basics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair problems across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, safety systems, flooring and painting.
• Complete service requests and repairs per standards and timelines.
• Ensure vacant apartment homes are rent-ready and perform turnkey work as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on apartments and systems.
• Assist in painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintain a safety‑conscious work culture and report unsafe conditions.
• Perform hot works such as brazing, soldering and welding within standards.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Customer service

On-call

Reading policies

PPE usage

Paint knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Technician II Position Type: Full time Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 State: North Carolina City: Durham Zip Code: 27560 Total Base Pay Range: $45,500.00 - $64,500.00

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. Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to 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. Join us at AvalonBay and be a part of redefining what it means to live in style and comfort!

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. As a maintenance technician, you will be the talented individual who:

• 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
• Assist 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 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 in order 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, ability to read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ability to understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies and ability to frequently handle these products.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ability to use properly.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools

How AvalonBay Supports You:

• Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
• Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
• Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
• A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
• A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info:

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 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. 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 (including characteristics or testing), 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 are being 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 (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

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.

Founded in 1993, AvalonBay has a distinct track record of serving people and growing communities in some of the best U.S. markets. If you thrive on responsibility, are passionate about setting a new standard for customers and possess strong leadership skills, you have what it takes to build a strong future here. In return, we offer compensation and benefits that are among the best in the business.