Apartment Maintenance Technician — Hands-On & On-Call

The Breeden Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breeden Company in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance on the community, including apartments, grounds, and building exteriors. The role emphasizes safety, appearance, and operation to meet company standards.

Applicants should have maintenance experience, be able to lift up to 70 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work weekends. Training support may be provided, and a 24-hour on-call rotation is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as an Apartment Maintenance Technician or in a similar role.
• HVAC, CMRP, or equivalent certification is advantageous but not required. We will support you to get you trained and certified.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance.
• Dexterity and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Available to work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company’s operating and safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the operations of the community.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to Fair Housing.
• Uphold all company policies, goals, and values.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times in accordance with company policy.
• Be committed to the success of the team and each associate as a team member.
• Maintain the highest standards of the physical condition of the community.
• Participate in an ongoing community maintenance and improvement plan.
• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude towards residents and team members and vendors.
• Maintain good communication and listening skills with team members and residents and vendors.
• Personally possess necessary tools to efficiently complete maintenance requirements.
• Respond quickly and courteously to the resident requests for maintenance service. Company policy is to complete all work orders within 48 hours.
• 24-hour on-call rotation will be required, based on rotation roster for each community
• Follow up on service requests to ensure the highest quality customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot the source of difficulty and take appropriate action within the quality and time standards established for the community.
• Inspect make-ready apartments for move-in quality and company standard.
• Possess and continually improve technical skills in all areas of property maintenance.
• Participate in all areas of required asset management, including apartments, building exteriors and grounds (including trash pickup and pressure washing).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Weekend availability

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 70 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Breeden Company in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance on the community, including apartments, grounds, and building exteriors. The role emphasizes safety, appearance, and operation to meet company standards.

Applicants should have maintenance experience, be able to lift up to 70 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work weekends. Training support may be provided, and a 24-hour on-call rotation is required.