Facilities Specialist

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.

Vivmark Residential is looking for a hands-on, service-oriented 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

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

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.

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.

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