Maintenance Technician (Lakefield Mews Apts)

Palms Associates, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

On-call stipend

401(k) with match

Health insurance

HSA contribution

In-house HVAC certification training

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Palms Associates, LLC seeks an Apartment Maintenance Technician for Lakefield Mews Apartments in Richmond, VA. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heat pumps and other building systems, with strong HVAC experience preferred.

This full-time role offers a signing bonus, weekly on-call stipend, robust retirement plan with 4% match and profit sharing, plus affordable health coverage and in-house EPA certification training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Strong hands-on HVAC troubleshooting and heat pump repair.
• EPA certification preferred; willingness to certify if needed.

Skills

HVAC experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Plumbing

English communication

Education

EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Lakefield Mews Apts)

Full Time Regular Full-Time Richmond, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2264

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Lakefield Mews Apartments – Richmond, VA (395 apartment homes)

At Palms Associates, we build, own, and manage our communities — no third-party management turnover, just consistent leadership and long-term stability. If you’re seeking security, growth, and a company that truly invests in its people, this is it.

Today, we seek an Apartment Maintenance Technician who has experienced with troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining Heat Pumps. Strong HVAC experience is PREFERRED. We are currently offering:

• *** A Signing bonus of $1,000***
• $150 Weekly On-Call Stipend – Earn an additional $150 per week anytime you're on call.
• Industry-Leading Retirement – 401(k) with 4% match + historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% immediately vested)
• Low-Cost Health Coverage – Just $50 per paycheck for our Employee only HSA plan, with Palms contributing $1,000 for EE Only and $1,500 for EE+ Child or EE+ Family.
• Get Certified with Us – HVAC experience? We’ll provide EPA Universal Certification in-house while paying you.

We value YOU — and we invest in your future.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on HVAC experience is PREFERRED.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot, repair, and install heat pumps.
• EPA Certification for refrigerant handling (preferred — willing to certify you!)
• Minimum 2 years of apartment maintenance experience
• Well-rounded general maintenance skills (plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, etc.)
• Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative
• Collaborative team player who works well in a skilled crew environment
• Technologically proficient, comfortable using MS Office 365 and a personal mobile device
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• A professional who values integrity and long-term employment commitment
• Valid Driver's License

Our Total Rewards 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
• In-House HVAC 608 Certification Training
• Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!

This isn’t just another maintenance job — it’s a career with a company built to last. You can be confident your application will be carefully reviewed and given the attention it deserves!

Come see what makes Palms different!

Job Type: Full-time | Benefits: Subject to change at the company’s discretion

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.