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Maintenance Apprentice - 660 Washington

MA, Boston

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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

    Medical insurance offered with a choice of plan options, including prescription drug insurance.

  • Dental

    Offering a base and a buy-up plan that includes orthodontia.

  • Vision

    Eye examinations, glasses/contact lenses & laser vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

  • 401(k) Savings Plan

    Save money for your retirement, plus enjoy a company match.

  • 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


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:


 

As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will train with our property management team to learn essential skills in property maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, appliances, and electrical work. Over 14 weeks, you'll receive hands-on training and classroom instruction, guided by experienced team members. Successful completion of the program leads to promotion to Maintenance Technician.


 

  • Partner with assigned service team members for on the job training
  • Observe, learn, and understand a wide range of maintenance skills and processes
  • Learn to operate light equipment for basic repairs under the guidance of skilled technical staff
  • Demonstrate skills and processes by working independently or with a team as training progresses
  • Perform maintenance tasks to gain hands-on experience and showcase proficiency
  • Learn relevant computer software applications used by the service team


 

What You'll Need To Thrive:


 

  • General ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
  • Upon successful promotion to Maintenance Technician, 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. 
  • 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 effective communication skills; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.
  • 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 employees, 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:  $22.30 - $24.77 per Hour

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

 

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Trade school certification/diploma 
  • EPA Section 608 Type I, Type II or Universal certification
  • Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience 
Job ID 223887310
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