Maintenance Technician (Signing Bonus $1,000)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

✔ 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 — and with a higher deferral, you could save even more!)

✔ 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.

✔ $150 Weekly On-Call Stipend – Earn an additional $150 per week anytime you're on call.

*Currently offering a signing bonus of $1,000*

We value YOU — and we invest in your future.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Strong HVAC expertise, including troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems and heat pumps (MUST HAVE)

✔ Minimum 2 years of apartment maintenance experience
✔ Well-rounded general maintenance skills (plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, etc.)
✔ EPA Certification for refrigerant handling (preferred — willing to certify you!)
✔ 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 — (save up to 14.25% annually, 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
• 20% Apartment discount
• 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! APPLY TODAY!

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.