Construction Technician

Apartmentraleigh; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

HSA

PTO

On-call pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Palms Associates is seeking a Construction Technician to lead apartment and commercial renovation projects in Newport News, VA. The role requires carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, trim work, and general construction tasks with independent work and on-site coordination.

The position offers a stable workload with local travel within a 3-hour radius, company vehicle, and strong benefits including 401(k) with match and health coverage. Palms promotes growth across 23 communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, remodeling, maintenance, or carpentry.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Complete apartment and commercial renovation projects.
• Perform carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, trim work, and general construction.
• Estimate project timelines and manage daily work.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and job site safety.
• Work independently while coordinating with onsite teams.

Skills

Experience in construction, remodeling

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Willingness to travel

Job description

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Palms Associates is hiring a Construction Technician b ased out of Newport News, VA ! (Occasional travel required.)

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Company Vehicle Provided

Stable, Year-Round Work – No seasonal layoffs

401(k) with 4% Match + Historically 6.25% Profit Sharing (Immediate Vesting)

Affordable Health Insurance ($50 per paycheck) + Company HSA Contribution ($1,000 Individual / $1,500 Family)

Mostly Local Travel – Most projects are within a 3-hour radius of Newport News

What You'll Do

• Complete apartment and commercial renovation projects
• Perform carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, trim work, and general construction
• Estimate project timelines and manage daily work
• Maintain high-quality workmanship and job site safety
• Work independently while coordinating with onsite teams

What We're Looking For

• Experience in construction, remodeling, maintenance, or carpentry
• Ability to work independently
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel

Total benefits package includes:

• Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off
• 401k with 4% match, plus historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% vested)
• Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability)
• $1,000 EE only / $1,500 EE+ child/family contribution to HSA
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• $1,000 Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• On Call Pay $150 per week anytime you're on call (MT's only)
• Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!

At Palms Associates, we don't just manage properties—we build, renovate, own, and manage them. That means steady work, long-term stability, and opportunities to grow your career with a company that invests in its people.

Job Type: Full-time

Key words: Construction, Remodeling Technician, Renovation Specialist

Note: Palms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Also, Palms hires qualified job applicants following prior employment verification, reference-checking, and criminal, drug, and fitness-for-duty screenings.