Maintenance Technician Assistant (Apartment Turns & Interior Repairs)
Lakefield Mews Apartments & Townhomes โ Richmond, VA
A community built, owned, and managed by Palms Associates, LLC
Join our exceptional maintenance team at Lakefield Mews Apartments & Townhomes! This position focuses primarily on apartment turns and interior repairs, helping prepare homes for new residents. Itโs a great opportunity for someone with basic maintenance or construction experience who wants to grow in the apartment maintenance field. With 395 apartments, our team always has consistent work and opportunities to grow!
Why Join Palms?
Get Certified with Us
HVAC experience? We provide EPA Universal Certification training in-houseโand pay you while you complete it.
Industry-Leading Retirement
401(k) with 4% match + historically 6.25% profit sharing (With a 4% deferral, you could save up to 14.25% of your income annually, 100% immediately vested โ and with a higher deferral, you could save even more!)
Low-Cost Health Coverage
Employee-only HSA medical plan for just $50 per paycheck, with Palms contributing:
โข $1,000 for employee-only coverage
โข $1,500 for employee + child or family coverage
We value YOU โ and we invest in your future.
What Weโre Looking For
โข 1 year of Apartment turnover or general maintenance experience preferred
โข Basic carpentry and repair skills, such as drywall repair, door installation, and minor interior repairs is a plus
โข Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, or appliance repair is a plus
โข Self-starter with a strong problem-solving mindset
โข Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
โข Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and mobile devices
โข Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal); bilingual ability is a plus
Our Total Rewards Package Includes
โข Excellent PTO
โข Wellness Day Off
โข Additional Floating Holiday
โข Community Service Day Off
โข 401(k) with 4% match + historically 6.25% profit sharing (100% vested)
โข Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
โข Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
โข Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
โข $1,000 HSA contribution (employee only) / $1,500 (employee + child/family)
โข 20% apartment housing discount
โข Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
โข $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
โข Professional development assistance
โข On-call pay: $150 per week when scheduled
โข In-house HVAC EPA 608 Certification training
โข Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast
What Sets Us Apart
This isnโt just another maintenance jobโitโs a career with a company built to last. Palms Associates has been building, owning, and managing its communities for decades, creating a stable and supportive environment for our team members. You can be confident your application will be carefully reviewed and given the attention it deserves!
Come see what makes Palms different. Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Palms Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hires are subject to employment verification, reference checks, and screenings for drugs, criminal background, and a fitness for duty exam.