Job description

Palms Associates, developer/owner & manager of innovatively designed apartment properties is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician for Mill Creek Landing Apartments in Hampton, VA! This position offers competitive compensation package, opportunities for housing discount, opportunities for monthly community bonus + More!

Why Palms?

• Because we are a unique and exceptional full-service real estate company in the southeast. Palms’ employees build our apartment communities (23 communities total 5,500 units, average property size 250 units). We own all apartment and commercial properties; we manage our properties with thoughtful care.
• We are growing! with current planning and development in Charleston, SC, and Richmond, VA.
• Palms’ total compensation package is superior.
• You will work with some of the most trusted, tenured employees in the industry; 50% of employees with Palms 5+ years.
• We host state-of-the-art maintenance training, simulation-based through Interplay Learning

What are my responsibilities?

The Maintenance Technician at Palms is responsible for the upkeep of the property grounds and repair and maintenance of buildings and support equipment. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience in some of the following areas.

• EPA Certified
• General Building Repair
• Plumbing
• Appliance Repair
• Electrical
• HVAC

*In areas where you may lack skills, Palms can provide training!

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive Compensation Package: Opportunities for Monthly community bonus, gas pay, 10% combined 401(k) match/profit sharing contribution that is immediately vested 100% to you; health savings account contributions of $1000/$1500; holiday (Dec) bonus; negotiable housing discount; PTO, Holiday pay including a floating holiday to observe any commemoration of your choice!
• Careers available throughout Palms' footprint: VA, NC, SC, and Savannah, GA
• We train and proctor in-house the HVAC 608 certification exam!

What are the competencies and abilities required?

Comprehension, Problem Solving and Communication

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to verbally communicate with co-workers, residents, and vendors over the phone and in person.

Must be able to:

• work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment.
• Perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Work as part of a team, as well as complete assignments independently.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Exercise problem-solving skills.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors, residents and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action.
• Must effectively convey ideas, images and goals to a diverse group of people and personalities.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have occasional need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:
• Bend/Stoop/Squat: perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment.
• Climb Stairs: to perform service requests, make-ready needs for 2nd and 3rd floor apartments.
• Push or Pull: move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Reach above Shoulder: perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, parts, etc.
• Climb Ladders: to perform routine maintenance/repairs
• Grasp/Grip/Turning: handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/ repairs
• Finger Dexterity: handle tools and equipment, perform routine maintenance/repairs
• Writing: to record inventory maintenance, requisition requests, required maintenance reports.
• Lifting/Carrying (supplies, replacement parts, ladders, etc.):

NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is to be accomplished with

assistance from one or more person(s). Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.

• Over 150 lbs.: Rare need (less than 1% of the time)
• 75-150 lbs.: Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)
• 25 - 75 lbs.: Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)
• 1 - 25 lbs.: Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

Vision Requirements

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to document maintenance and complete forms, review manuals and operating instructions, read cautionary labels, respond to written instruction from staff and residents.
• Constant need to see small detail when performing routine maintenance duties.
• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to see things clearly beyond arm’s reach

(oversee assistants; observe problems throughout the property).

Hearing Requirements

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to communicate with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
• Must use listening skills to diagnose needed repairs, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Indoors (66% to 100% of the time);
• Frequently outdoors, all conditions (33% to 66% of the time) often for extended periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides,

etc. (1% to 33% of the time). Example: apartments during/after make-ready.

• Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position, FLSA Overtime Status position.

Learn more about our company, and this particular property, at www.palms.net.

(Palms is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Palms will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment-related decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• EPA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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