Union Maintenance Technician - Manhattan, NY. (Murray Hill Tower)

AvalonBay Communities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Exclusive housing discounts

Job summary

Vivmark Residential is seeking a Maintenance Technician to address resident service requests, perform hands-on maintenance, and prepare market-ready apartments. The role includes preventative work, grounds maintenance, and inspections in a fast-paced residential setting.

This temporary assignment covers a leave of absence with potential for permanent vacancy based on performance and business needs. Shifts run Tuesday through Saturday, 8am–5pm, with a one-hour meal break.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws.
• Valid driver''s license with reliable transportation.
• English communication skills—written and spoken.
• Ability to perform physical activities and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work weekends and on-call emergencies.

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.
• Shift: Tue–Sat 8am–5pm with 1 hour meal break.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Painting

Communication

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone usage

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 cannot. 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

As a 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 will perform preventative maintenance and maintain the grounds and common areas, reporting any concerns.

**This position is a temporary (relief) assignment providing coverage during an employee's leave of absence. The position will remain in place for the duration of the leave period. At the conclusion of the assignment, if a permanent vacancy becomes available, the temporary employee may be considered, based on performance and business need. Shift and hours are not guaranteed.**

• 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
• Scheduled Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 8am-5pm & 1 Hour Meal Break

What You'll Need To Thrive

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, appliances, HVAC equipment (if applicable), and perform interior repairs and painting preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the team members will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
• Computer literacy and effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift, including weekends. Shifts may change according to business needs. 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.
• Ability to perform numerous physical activities that require considerable use of your hands, arms and legs and moving your whole body, including prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, sweeping, stooping, kneeling, shoveling, crouching, lifting and handling of materials. Frequent lifting, grasping and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Service team members, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job. The device must have updated software and must be password-protected and compliant with in-house security systems and operations software.

Salary: $33.6508

• Team members are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives and are subject to Union and Equity Introductory Period (90 days)
• Preference shall be given to those team members already employed in the building, based on the team member's seniority, but training, ability, efficiency, past performance, and professionalism in the residential setting shall also be considered.

Bonus Qualifications

• EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification
• Residential or commercial property management