Senior Facilities Specialist – HQ Operations & Maintenance

AvalonBay Communities; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,800; 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

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities is seeking a hands-on Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist to maintain a safe and functional headquarters environment in Arlington, VA. You will support daily operations, coordinate repairs, and assist with office moves while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or related operations, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of facilities, building maintenance, or workplace operations experience in a service-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support headquarters operations including daily facility inspections and conference room readiness.
• Respond to and resolve day-to-day facilities requests (HVAC, plumbing, furniture, copier, and office equipment).
• Perform preventative maintenance on pantry equipment (dishwashers, microwaves, ice makers, coffee machines, water dispensers).
• Troubleshoot facility-related issues and coordinate vendor service calls when needed.
• Serve as the primary facilities contact when the Facilities Manager is off-site.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Vendor management

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AvalonBay Communities is seeking a hands-on Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist to maintain a safe and functional headquarters environment in Arlington, VA. You will support daily operations, coordinate repairs, and assist with office moves while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or related operations, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.