Maintenance Technician II

XCORP AvalonBay Communities Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Exclusive team member housing discount

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our team in Somerville, NJ. You’ll diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems, complete service requests, and keep apartments rent-ready for residents.

Role requires 2-3 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and ability to work on-call schedules. You’ll contribute to safety, preventative maintenance, and occasional painting tasks within a dynamic community.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to rotate on-call shifts.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate with residents and teammates.
• Ability to read policies and procedures, SDS safety data sheets, and use PPE correctly.
• Basic knowledge of emergency systems, shutoffs, and operation sequences.
• Familiarity with paint types and painting tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, and other systems.
• Complete service requests promptly and in line with company standards.
• Ensure vacant apartments are rent-ready in a timely manner.
• Perform turnkey projects as needed and conduct preventative maintenance.
• Assist in interior and exterior painting tasks and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe work environment following safety policies and proper PPE use.
• Conduct hot works (brazing, soldering, welding) as required.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

General maintenance

Customer service

Reading policies

SDS literacy

PPE knowledge

Emergency systems

Driver's license

Paint tools

Tools

Paint tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician II

Position Type: Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

State: New Jersey

City: Somerville

Zip Code: 08876

Total Base Pay Range: $52,500.00 - $74,000.00

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 acrossthe 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

Ready to take your maintenance skills to the next level? At Vivmark Residential, 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 Vivmark 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.
• Assists in painting both interior and exterior surfaces.
• Maintains Incident and Injury Free safety culture by following all Vivmark safety policies and procedures and reporting any unsafe behavior or conditions including nonfunctioning equipment.
• Performs Hot Works including brazing, soldering, and welding within Vivmarks’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 team members 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 Vivmark Supports You

• 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.

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.

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! 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.