Maintenance Technician

Franklin Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to upkeep and repair property buildings and grounds in Virginia Beach. You will diagnose problems and perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, and appliance repairs to maintain efficient operation and safety.

Responsibilities include responding to resident work orders, performing routine preventive maintenance, and keeping tools, equipment, and supplies organized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• HVAC certification preferred; CAMT recommended.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to drive to daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, appliance repairs.
• Respond to resident work orders promptly and notify management after completion.
• Maintain daily repair and upkeep of the community and vacant units prior to occupancy.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory of tools and supplies; keep area organized.
• Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Safety and compliance

On-call availability

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

CAMT certification recommended

HVAC certification preferred

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor/Community Manager

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt (Hourly)

Job Summary

Maintains efficient operation and upkeep of the property buildings and grounds. Diagnose problems and make repairs in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywall, exterior structural, and appliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning repairs, carpentry, appliance repairs, glass replacement, etc.
• Respond promptly to resident work order requests and notify management upon completion or when work is pending due to back‑ordered supplies.
• Responsible for the daily repair and upkeep of the community.
• Perform routine maintenance punch on vacant units prior to new resident occupancy.
• Maintain care, maintenance and inventory of all supplies and equipment owned by the community and/or the company.
• Keep work area, tools and equipment clean.
• Maintain company‑provided tools.
• Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Maintain required property uniform and ensure a professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Provide courteous, efficient response at all times.
• Keep pools, fountains, hot tubs and other amenity areas clean and operable.
• Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.
• Have thorough knowledge of company policies.
• Pursue educational opportunities and self‑improvement for personal growth.
• Be available to work on an on‑call basis.

Salary Range – $17.00 – $27.00 per hour. The base salary range displayed represents the expected minimum and maximum compensation for this role at the time of posting. Final salary offers are determined based on multiple factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, specific skills, qualifications, and type of property.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Driving Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to daily activities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools

Required to use gloves, eye protective glasses/goggles and other personal protective equipment as tasks dictate. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of tools including various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, shovel, and snow blower.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency as well as weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

HVAC certification is preferred. Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) is recommended. Fair Housing Certification required within 14 days of hire.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, climb or balance, talk or hear, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. May lift and/or move 25 pounds and up to 60 pounds and, on rare occasions, move more than 100 pounds with assistance for heavier activity such as moving appliances. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.

Corporate Integrity

All team members are expected to act professionally, treat others with respect, value diversity, support team/community goals, follow company policies and procedures, and foster company core values.

Franklin Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.