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Success Profile

We have found that the following traits and attributes help lead to a successful future in maintenance.

  • Problem Solver
  • Efficient
  • Team Player
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Productive
  • Responsible

Our Culture

  • Our Bold Purpose

    We're driven by a bold purpose: creating a better way to live

  • All Of Us

    All AvalonBay associates play a key role in bringing our purpose to life

  • Our Core Values

    A Commitment to Integrity
    A Spirit of Caring
    A Focus on Continuous Improvement

  • Our Approach

    Promotion from Within
    Growth Based on Achievement
    Cross Departmental Learning
    Professional Development
    High-Performance Culture
    Associate Recognition

Benefits

Our benefits packages are created with the flexibility to support associates who are at different stages in their lives and careers.

  • Medical

    We provide you with four plan options to choose from within the Aetna network.

  • Dental

    We offer dental coverage through MetLife. Associates have the option to select between the Premier and Basic Plus Plan.

  • Vision

    Our Vision Service Plan provides benefits for regular eye examinations, glasses or contact lenses, and laser vision care.

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

    Save a portion of your pay each pay period and invest your savings in your choice of the available investment funds. We match 50% of your contribution up to 8%.

  • Housing Discount

    Significant discount for all associates on our incredible apartment homes.

  • Career Development

    Opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through promotion.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Technician I
Position Type: Full time
Zip Code: 91364
Compensation: $38,000.00 - $55,000.00

Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. At AvalonBay, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it’s helping someone choose one of our communities as their home, providing great service to our residents, or supporting our fel low associates, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live - and work.

The Role


Are you ready to be a key player in creating pristine living environments that residents are proud to call home? If you have a passion for maintaining cleanliness, ensuring top-notch amenities, and providing a sparkling first impression, then look no further! AvalonBay Communities is searching for a dedicated Porter/Custodian to join our dynamic team.

At AvalonBay, we're not just managing properties; we're crafting experiences. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a role where your efforts make a visible difference in the lives of our residents, then read on. This is your opportunity to be a part of something special. Come help us redefine what it means to create a better way to live!

The role of the porter is to maintain the exterior and interior physical condition of the community according to operating and safety standards. This role is a blend of maintenance work and custodial work.

You will...
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to maintain the appearance of common areas, grounds, and amenities.
• Clean and sanitize high-traffic areas, including lobbies, hallways, elevators, and recreational spaces.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of outdoor spaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaping.
• Ensure trash and recycling areas are regularly emptied and kept tidy.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Address minor maintenance issues such as light bulb replacement, paint touch-ups, and furniture assembly.
• Assist residents with moving in and out of apartments, including loading/unloading belongings.
• Provide friendly and responsive customer service, addressing residents' needs and concerns in a courteous manner.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure a positive resident experience.
• Maintain outdoor landscaping, including mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and planting flowers.
• Keep outdoor areas clear of debris and litter.
• Completing work orders.

You Have:
• 0-1 year of experience in custodial/ maintenance work.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate with our associates and residents in order to provide customer service.
• Ability to read and understand policies and procedures including but not limited to Key Control Policy, Apartment Home Turnover Policy and all Maintenance Emergency policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify cleaning and chemical supplies, ability to read and understand Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS), ability to understand proper applications of chemicals and general cleaning supplies and ability to frequently handle these products.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ability to use properly.
• Basic understanding of emergency systems, shutoffs, locations and sequence of operations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of paint types and paint tools.

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

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