Maintenance Technician Assistant (River Mews Apts!)

What You Bring

River Mews Apartments & Townhomes in Newport News, VA, a community of 645 apartment homes, is seeking a reliable, skilled, and motivated Maintenance Technician Assistant. The role is perfect for a hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in creating welcoming, move‑in‑ready apartments. Join an exceptional maintenance team that values your dedication. • Apartment turnover/turn experience preferred • Basic maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair • Self‑starter with a strong problem‑solving mindset • Tech‑savvy, comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 and mobile devices • Strong communicator, proficient in English (written and verbal); bilingual ability is a plus • Career development, including Interplay Learning and in‑house HVAC 608 Certification

Requirements

• ▸plumbing
• ▸electrical
• ▸office 365
• ▸hvac 608
• ▸problem‑solving
• ▸turnover

Benefits

Why River Mews? We offer competitive pay based on experience, a supportive team environment that values your skills, and clear opportunities for growth and long‑term advancement within a company that promotes from within. What sets Palms Associates apart is a stable, rewarding work environment built on over 60 years of service. The company builds, owns, and manages its communities with pride, and the average associate tenure exceeds seven years, reflecting a supportive culture. • Supportive, friendly on‑site management team • Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities • Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) • Excellent PTO • Wellness day off and an additional floating holiday • Community service day off • Housing discount • $1,000/$1,500 company contribution to HSA • 401k with 4% match plus historically 6% profit sharing, all immediately vested • Opportunities for growth across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast

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