Senior Maintenance Technician - Longfellow Residential

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Performance incentives

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a maintenance professional to promptly address resident requests, perform hands-on tasks (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), and prepare market-ready apartments while maintaining grounds. You may assume supervisory duties when the Service Manager is away, contributing to a well-run community.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in plumbing, electrical, appliances and HVAC
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
• Requires valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of apartment housing laws a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Driver's license

English communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

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:

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

• 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 employee 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 employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job

Salary:

$29.97 to $36.63 per hour

• Team members are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.

Bonus Qualifications

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