Maintenance Technician (Rice Terrace Apts!)

Palms Associates, Llc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly On-Call Stipend

401(k) with 4% Match + Profit Sharing

Health Insurance (Employer-paid)

HSA Contribution

On-call Pay $150/week

Professional Development Assistance

In-House HVAC 608 Certification

Advancement opportunities across 23 SE

Job summary

Palms Associates is seeking an experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician for Rice Terrace Apartments in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on hands-on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs across 177 units, with EPA certification required.

We offer a secure, growth-oriented career with competitive pay, benefits, and on-call stipends. Ideal candidates are proactive, dependable, and capable of working well in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HVAC experience is REQUIRED.
• Minimum 1 year of apartment maintenance experience.
• Well-rounded maintenance skills in plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, etc.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative.
• Collaborative team player 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs across apartment homes.

Skills

HVAC repair

Electrical

Plumbing

Appliance repair

MS Office 365

Mobile device use

English communication

Driver's license

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Rice Terrace Apts!)

Full Time Regular Full-Time Columbia, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2272

Rice Terrace Apartments & Townhomes – Columbia, SC (177 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.

We are seeking an experiencedApartment Maintenance Technician skilled in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs. Must be EPA Certified.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Weekly On-Call Stipend

401(k) with 4% Match + Historically 6.25% Profit Sharing (Immediate Vesting)

Affordable Health Insurance ($50 per paycheck) + Company HSA Contribution ($1,000 Individual / $1,500 Family)

Competitive Pay

We value YOU — and we invest in your future.

What We’re Looking For:

Hands-on HVAC experience is REQUIRED.

• Minimum 1 year 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!