Senior Maintenance Technician - 3003 Van Ness

AvalonBay Communities; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Exclusive team member housing discount

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance, and ensure market-ready apartments. You may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, when needed, assume managerial duties in the absence of the Service Manager; weekend availability and emergency responsiveness are required.

Position requires experience in plumbing, electrical work, appliance, and HVAC, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and EPA

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA Section 608 certification must be obtained within 90 days if required.

Responsibilities

• Address resident service requests promptly.
• Perform hands-on maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, and more.
• Prepare market-ready apartments and maintain community grounds.
• Conduct regular community inspections for repairs or replacements.
• Assist in managing maintenance inventory and act as manager in the Service Manager's absence.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EPA 608 Certification

Job description

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.

We Offer:

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation and company holidays
• 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.