Description

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works full‑time as a non‑exempt employee. The role ensures residents have a safe, comfortable, and attractive living environment by keeping all electrical, mechanical, and structural components functional and promptly addressing repairs.

Core responsibilities include responding to resident service calls for plumbing repairs, tile installation and repair, drywall work, and electrical switch repairs, while always complying with Fair Housing laws.

Occasional duties involve fence repairs, assisting with HVAC and refrigeration work, cutting keys, trash pickup, lawn care, swimming‑pool cleaning, and carpet shampooing.

• Ensure resident safety and comfort by maintaining electrical, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Respond to resident service calls for plumbing, tile, drywall, and electrical repairs.
• Perform occasional tasks such as fence repairs, HVAC assistance, key cutting, trash pickup, lawn care, pool cleaning, and carpet shampooing.
• Work hours align with community operations; may include rotating after‑hours emergency call schedule.

Requirements

Qualifications require English literacy, general mechanical aptitude, a valid driver’s license, EPA/Freon recovery certification, HVAC certification, and current Fair Housing certification.

Preferred candidates possess advanced technical training from a mechanical or trade school and may have prior experience as a service manager for a multi‑unit property.

The position demands physical activities such as walking, bending, lifting, and exposure to weather, noise, dust, chemicals, and heavy equipment, using tools like key‑cutting machines, hand tools, and lawn‑care equipment.

• Required: English proficiency, general mechanical aptitude, valid driver’s license, EPA/Freon certification, Fair Housing certification.
• Preferred: advanced technical training or trade education and prior multi‑unit service management experience.
• Physical demands include walking, bending, lifting, exposure to weather and chemicals, and use of hand and power tools.

Benefits

The company has earned multiple recognitions, including Hampton Roads' Top Workplaces, CoVa BIZ Best of Business Gold Awards, and five consecutive years as a National Apartment Association Top Employer, reflecting a strong commitment to community and employee development. A robust training program and clear career growth paths support professional advancement.

Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) enrollment with employer match, employer‑paid basic life and short‑term disability, potential rent‑savings opportunities, pet insurance, paid volunteer hours, and additional perks.

• Robust training program and clear career growth opportunities.
• Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, employer‑paid life and disability, rent‑savings options, pet insurance, and paid volunteer hours.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance