Apartment Maintenance Technician - Generous PTO & 401k Match

Preferred Apartment Communities; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401k with employer match

Apartment discount

Educational assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs across appliances, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, respond to urgent maintenance calls, and prepare units for rent. A valid driver’s license and 1–3 years of experience are required, with refrigeration certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Competitive pay and benefits. Join a team that values safety, reliability, and resident satisfaction, offering PTO, holidays, and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years maintenance experience with troubleshooting abilities.
• Refrigeration certification 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 100–300+ lb items, climb ladders, and use hand tools and test equipment.
• Ability to move heavy equipment (appliances, laundry, materials) including stairs when required.

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 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

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Valid driver's license

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal)

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs across appliances, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, respond to urgent maintenance calls, and prepare units for rent. A valid driver’s license and 1–3 years of experience are required, with refrigeration certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Competitive pay and benefits. Join a team that values safety, reliability, and resident satisfaction, offering PTO, holidays, and