Maintenance Technician - Founders Village

Preferred Apartment Communities, Inc.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Preferred Apartment Communities is seeking a Maintenance Technician at Founders Village to service and maintain our community amenities and units. You will respond to service requests, perform repairs on appliances, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, gates, pools, and common areas, and ensure a safe, comfortable living environment for residents.

The role requires 1-3 years of maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years maintenance experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities; apartment maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and clean driving record.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, move 300-lb items on wheels, climb ladders, and work at heights.

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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Founders Village

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 22 - USD 25 - hourly

Preferred Apartment Communitiescombines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow.

Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people-focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

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.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years maintenance experience withstrongtroubleshooting 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.

What We Offer:

• Expected pay range of of $22.00/hour - $25.00/hour.You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job
• 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

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

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