Apartment Maintenance Tech: Repairs & Emergencies

Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401k with match

Apartment discount

Educational assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Founders Village in Williamsburg, VA to handle repairs, maintenance requests, and resident support. The role requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience, refrigeration certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Expect evening/weekend on-call coverage and a pay rate of $22.00–$23.00 per hour. The position includes comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with match, and tuition/certification educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years maintenance experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300-lb items on wheels, climb 40-ft ladders, and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance requests including repairs to appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and general community facilities.
• Respond to emergency calls during evenings, weekends, and holidays to resolve urgent maintenance issues.
• Prepare vacant units by completing all tasks required to make apartments rent-ready.
• Maintain facilities and inventory by keeping shops organized, stocking parts, and ensuring all amenity areas remain clean and operational.
• Provide resident support through professional communication, addressing complaints, delivering notices, and assisting with resident events.
• Handle administrative and contractor tasks such as logging service requests, updating databases, and monitoring vendor performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Maintenance experience

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Founders Village in Williamsburg, VA to handle repairs, maintenance requests, and resident support. The role requires 1–3 years of maintenance experience, refrigeration certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Expect evening/weekend on-call coverage and a pay rate of $22.00–$23.00 per hour. The position includes comprehensive benefits, PTO, holidays, a 401(k) with match, and tuition/certification educational assistance.