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. The role of a Maintenance Technician II involves maintaining and repairing residential properties, ensuring residents enjoy a superior quality of living.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair problems in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, major appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, water features such as pools and spas, 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 preventative maintenance and 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.
- Perform hot works including brazing, soldering, and welding within AvalonBay’s standards.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of maintenance experience with knowledge of HVAC, 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 communication skills to provide customer service to associates and residents.
- Ability to read and understand policies and procedures including key control, apartment home turnover, and all maintenance emergency policies.
- Knowledge of cleaning and chemical supplies, ability to read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies.
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ability to use them properly.
- Basic understanding of emergency systems, shut‑offs, locations and sequence of operations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools.
Job Details
Position Type: Full time
State: Maryland
City: Wheaton
Zip Code: 20902
Base Pay Range: $52,500.00 - $74,000.00
Supports You
We offer a robust benefits package:
- 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 programs.
- 20% discount on AvalonBay apartment homes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AvalonBay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We do not require or request any identifying personal information that is protected by law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.