Senior Maintenance Technician - 1800 Oak

AvalonBay Communities; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Housing discounts

Job summary

AvalonBay Communities is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician in Arlington, VA to handle resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance, and ensure market-ready apartments. The role may include supervisory duties in the absence of the Service Manager.

Ideal candidates will have HVAC, plumbing, electrical experience and EPA certifications if required, with strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC.
• EPA Section 608 Type I/II or Universal certification within 90 days if required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service requests promptly.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks including plumbing and electrical work.
• Prepare market-ready apartments and maintain community grounds.
• Conduct regular community inspections to identify repairs or replacements.
• Assist in managing maintenance inventory.

Skills

Maintenance experience

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical work

Communication skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

On-call availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

We Offer:

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.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands‑on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.

• Promptly addressing resident service requests
• Performing hands‑on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
• Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
• Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
• Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager

What You'll Need To Thrive

• Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
• High School diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the team member will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
• Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
• Service team members, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job

Bonus Qualifications

• Trade school certification/diploma
• Managerial experience
• Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience

Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/hour

• The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Team members are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.