Maintenance Technician Founders Village

PAC; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO program

Holidays and floating days

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with employer match

Apartment discount

Educational Assistance Program

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Williamsburg, VA properties. You will perform repairs across appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and common facilities, and respond to urgent after-hours calls.

Responsibilities include preparing vacant units for rent, maintaining inventory, assisting residents, and coordinating with vendors. A valid driver's license and refrigeration certification (or completion within 90 days) are required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years maintenance experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300-lb items on wheels, climb 40-ft ladders, and use hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.
• Ability to move heavy equipment including appliances and materials, often 100-300+ lbs, up stairs when required.

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 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

Refrigeration certification

Driver's license

Physical strength

Heavy equipment handling

Working at heights

Job description

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.

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Qualifications:

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 1-3 years maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities; apartment maintenance preferred.
• Refrigeration certification (Type II or Universal) required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and a clean driving record.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300-lb items on wheels, climb 40-ft ladders, and use hand tools, test equipment, and hand trucks.
• Ability to move heavy equipment such as appliances, laundry machines, building materials, and amenity equipment (often 100-300+ lbs), including up stairs when required.
• Comfort working at heights and in varied conditions while performing repairs, upgrades, and resident service tasks using ladders and other equipment.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Expected pay of $23.00/hour
• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

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