Maintenance Technician

S.L. NUSBAUM Realty Co.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) Enrollment with employer match

Employer Paid Basic Life and Short‑Ten

Potential rent savings

Job summary

The Rockefeller & Loraine, located in the downtown Norfolk, VA area, is seeking a Maintenance Technician. The role ensures safe, comfortable, and attractive living spaces by maintaining electrical and mechanical systems and performing repair work for residents on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities include responding to service calls, plumbing, tile work, drywall repair, and electrical fixes, with after-hours duties possible. A valid driver’s license and HVAC/EPA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Prior experience reflecting overall general mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Valid Driver’s License (if operating a vehicle).
• EPA Certificate for Freon Recovery; HVAC Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Respond to residents’ calls for service and complete plumbing repairs.
• Lay and repair tile.
• Install and repair drywall.
• Repair electrical switches.

Skills

English Proficiency

Mechanical Aptitude

Driver's License

EPA Refrigerant Recovery

HVAC Certification

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.25 Annually

Maintenance Technician opening at The Rockefeller & Loraine located in the downtown Norfolk, VA area.

About Us:

Founded in 1906, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is one of the largest real estate development companies in the southeastern United States. We are a well established, highly respected, Virginia based company that manages over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the mid-Atlantic region. We offer a full spectrum of real estate services, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, land and investment sales and leasing, third party property management, mixed-use development, commercial development, multi-family development, apartment leasing and a full menu of financial services. S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has developed, managed, sold and leased millions of square feet of all property types throughout Virginia with a main focus in the Hampton Roads and Richmond area markets.

Why work with us?

• Consistently named one of Hampton Roads' Top Workplaces by Inside Business, reflecting the dedication, talent, and commitment of our outstanding team.
• Proud multi-year recipient of CoVa BIZ Best of Business (BOB) Gold Awards in three distinct categories: Best Property Management, Best Commercial Property Management, and Best Commercial Real Estate Company.
• Recognized as a National Apartment Association (NAA) Top Employer for five consecutive years.
• Honored as one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads by The Civic 50 Hampton Roads, recognizing our strong commitment to community engagement and corporate responsibility.
• We offer a robust training program designed to equip team members with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to succeed and grow in their roles.
• We provide exceptional career growth opportunities, empowering team members to advance professionally through clear development paths, ongoing training, and internal promotions with great support from our community teams

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports To:Maintenance Manager

Position Type:Full-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION: To ensure residents a safe, comfortable, and attractive place to live by always keeping all electrical and mechanical equipment and appliances functional or serviced immediately and making all needed repairs to structures promptly. This position is considered an essential function to the operation of the community therefore, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position, as it directly impacts the employee’s ability to perform their duties effectively and ensures proper workflow and communication within the team.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• AbidesbyFairHousingLaws.
• Respondingtoresidents’callsforservicecompleting:
• plumbingrepairs.
• layingandrepairingtile.
• installing and repairing drywall.
• Repairing electrical switches.

OCCASIONALFUNCTIONS:

• MendingFences
• AssistwithHVACandRefrigerationrepairs.
• CuttingKeys
• TrashPickup
• Lawn Care
• Swimming Pool Cleaning
• Shampooing Carpets

POSITIONREQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• AbilitytoreadandwriteEnglish.
• Priorexperiencereflectingoverallgeneralmechanicalaptitudeandability.
• ValidDriver’sLicense(ifoperatingavehicle)
• EPACertificateforFreonRecovery;HVACCertificate.

PREFERREDSKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Advancedtraining,suchasthatobtainedfromamechanical/supervisingtradeortechnicalschool.
• PriorexperienceasServiceManagerforamulti-unitproperty.

PHYSICALACTIVITIES/EQUIPMENTUSED:

• PhysicalActivitiesuptoandincludingwalking,bending,stooping,reaching,kneeling,crawling,stretching, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing for periods of time.
• Exposuretoinclementweather,noise,dust,heat,andmechanicalequipment.
• Exposuretopotentiallydangerousproductsandchemicals.
• HeavyLifting.
• Key-cuttingmachine,handtools,mechanicalequipment,electricallypoweredconstructionequipment,lawn care equipment; phone.

GENERAL:

• Hours worked will coincide with the hours of operation in the community. This position may be required to respond to after-hours emergency calls; may be placed on a rotating schedule to respond to evening, weekend, and holiday service calls
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity with employer match
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability
• Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)