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Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist

Arlington, Virginia

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Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist

Position Type:

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

State:

Virginia

City:

Arlington

Zip Code:

22203

Overview:

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.

The Role:

This role has two salary ranges, depending on the level at which the candidate is hired:

Facilities Specialist - $48,000.00 - $71,900.00

Senior Facilities Specialist - $59,300.00 - $88,800.00

Vivmark Residential is looking for a hands-on, service-oriented Facilities Specialist / Senior Facilities Specialist to support our corporate headquarters. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and professional workplace environment for our team members, guests, and business partners. From troubleshooting building issues to coordinating repairs and supporting office moves, you'll play a critical role in the daily operations of our headquarters facility.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and Support Headquarters Operations

• Conduct daily facility inspections focused on HVAC performance, lighting, cleanliness, organization, conference room readiness, restrooms, copy rooms, and common areas

• Respond to and resolve day-to-day facilities requests including HVAC, plumbing, furniture, appliance, copier, shipping, and office equipment issues

• Perform preventative maintenance on pantry equipment including dishwashers, microwaves, ice makers, coffee machines, and water dispensers

• Troubleshoot facility-related issues and coordinate vendor service calls when needed

• Serve as the primary facilities contact when the Facilities Manager is off-site

• Perform Maintenance and Repairs

• Complete minor repairs including painting, wall touch-ups, furniture repairs, door adjustments, carpet repairs, and basic plumbing work

• Replace light bulbs, copier toner, water filters, CO2 tanks, and other consumable supplies

• Maintain office equipment and ensure shared spaces remain fully operational and presentable

• Manage Vendors and Facility Projects

• Coordinate contractor repairs and maintenance for furnishings, flooring, doors, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and other building components

• Review completed work and ensure repairs meet company standards

• Submit and manage service requests through building management systems and coordinate with building engineers

• Support Workplace Services

• Set up conference rooms, training spaces, and event areas for meetings and special events

• Assist with office relocations and internal moves

• Partner with Information Services to prepare workstations for new hires and departing team members

• Communicate proactively with team members regarding repairs, projects, and facility-related updates

• Maintain Safety and Security

• Maintain Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and related supplies, including routine testing

• Participate on the Emergency Preparedness Team

• Provide backup support for building access and security systems, including badge and access management

• Maintain organized storage areas and facilities inventory

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 5 years of facilities, building maintenance, or workplace operations experience in a service-focused environment

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic carpentry, painting, and plumbing skills

• Experience performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to support a wide range of internal clients

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements

• Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb stairs or ladders

• Lift and move objects weighing more than 30 pounds

• Operate maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies safely

• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to support business needs

How Vivmark Supports You:

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we're committed to showing our appreciation.

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.

Additional Info:

Vivmark Residential 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.

Vivmark Residential 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.

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

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Vivmark Residential 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 Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/ (opens in new window))

No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:

Vivmark Residential is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate Vivmark Residential and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.

Please note that Vivmark Residential will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department (avalonbayhumanresources@avalonbay.com (opens in new window)).

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Rukus, Sr. Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

"I'm constantly challenged, pushed to think creatively, and I love that I am empowered to act like a business owner."

Darius, Maintenance Manager

"Everything is on the table. You determine your skills, opportunities and career development… but it helps to have a supervisor, mentor and company to support you."

Karen, SVP Corporate Initiatives

"Be curious and ask to be considered to work on projects outside of your comfort zone."

Jackie, SCP of Redev and Asset Management

"Given where technology is today and where AvalonBay wants to be, it makes me really excited about what we can create together, how we can affect change in the industry and the value we can unlock for both our customer and our business."

Rukus, Sr. Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

"I'm constantly challenged, pushed to think creatively, and I love that I am empowered to act like a business owner."

Darius, Maintenance Manager

"Everything is on the table. You determine your skills, opportunities and career development… but it helps to have a supervisor, mentor and company to support you."

Karen, SVP Corporate Initiatives

"Be curious and ask to be considered to work on projects outside of your comfort zone."

Jackie, SCP of Redev and Asset Management

"Given where technology is today and where AvalonBay wants to be, it makes me really excited about what we can create together, how we can affect change in the industry and the value we can unlock for both our customer and our business."

Rukus, Sr. Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

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