Apartment Maintenance Technician — Keep Homes Running

Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Founders Village to service and maintain our community amenities and units. You will respond to service requests, perform repairs on appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and common areas, and ensure a safe, comfortable living environment for residents.

The role requires 1-3 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years maintenance experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities; apartment maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and clean driving record.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300-lb items on wheels, climb ladders, and work at heights.

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

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Founders Village to service and maintain our community amenities and units. You will respond to service requests, perform repairs on appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and common areas, and ensure a safe, comfortable living environment for residents.

The role requires 1-3 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment.