Residential Maintenance Technician - Emergencies & Vacants

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

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.