Apartment Turn Technician: Hands-on Maintenance Pro

Palms Associates, Llc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match + 6.25% profit‑sh

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

HSA contribution (employee only)

$1,000 housing discount

On-call pay $150/week

Professional development assistance

In-house HVAC EPA 608 Certification

Paid time off and wellness perks

Job summary

Palms Associates, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Apartment Turn Technician) to support River Mews Apartments in Newport News, VA. The role focuses on apartment turns and interior repairs to ready homes for new residents, with growth opportunities within a 645-unit community.

The position offers hourly pay ranging from $20.00 to $22.00, plus comprehensive benefits and in-house EPA HVAC certification training.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Apartment turnover or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic carpentry and repair skills (drywall, door installation, minor interior repairs) are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, or appliance repair is a plus.
• Self-starter with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Teamplayer who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and mobile devices.
• Strong communications skills in English; bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform apartment turns and interior repairs to prepare homes for incoming residents.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure timely and quality workmanship.

Skills

Apartment turnover

Basic carpentry

Plumbing/electrical knowledge

Self-starter

Team player

Microsoft Office 365

English communication

Bilingual (nice-to-have)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Palms Associates, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (Apartment Turn Technician) to support River Mews Apartments in Newport News, VA. The role focuses on apartment turns and interior repairs to ready homes for new residents, with growth opportunities within a 645-unit community.

The position offers hourly pay ranging from $20.00 to $22.00, plus comprehensive benefits and in-house EPA HVAC certification training.