Palms Associates, LLC · 19 hours ago
Maintenance Technician Assistant (River Mews Apts!)
Newport News, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPalms Associates, LLC is seeking a reliable, skilled, and motivated Maintenance Technician Assistant to join their maintenance team at River Mews Apartments & Townhomes in Newport News, VA. The role involves hands-on problem solving, creating welcoming, move-in-ready apartment homes, and contributing to a supportive team environment.
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Responsibilities
Join Our Exceptional Maintenance Team at River Mews Apartments & Townhomes – Newport News, VA
Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in creating welcoming, move-in-ready apartment homes? River News Apartments & Townhomes in Newport News, VA, a community of 645 apartment homes is seeking a reliable, skilled, and motivated Maintenance Technician Assistant to join our maintenance team!
What We’re Looking For
Apartment turnover/turn experience preferred
Basic maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
Self-starter with a strong problem-solving mindset
Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Tech-savvy, comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 and mobile devices
Strong communicator, proficient in English (written and verbal); bilingual ability is a plus
What We Offer
Supportive, friendly on-site management team
Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
Career development, including Interplay Learning and in-house HVAC 608 Certification
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Excellent PTO
Wellness day off and an additional floating holiday
Community service day off
Housing discount
$1,000/$1,500 company contribution to HSA
401k with 4% match + historically 6% profit sharing, all immediately vested
Opportunities for growth across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast
What Sets Palms Associates Apart
Being part of the maintenance team at River Mews means more than just a job — it’s about contributing to a company that builds, owns, and manages its communities with pride. With over 60 years of service and commitment to our residents, Palms provides a stable and rewarding work environment. In fact, the average associate tenure company-wide is over 7 years — a true testament to our supportive culture and values
Qualification
Required
Basic maintenance skills, including plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
Self-starter with a strong problem-solving mindset
Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
Tech-savvy, comfortable with Microsoft Office 365 and mobile devices
Strong communicator, proficient in English (written and verbal); bilingual ability is a plus
Preferred
Apartment turnover/turn experience preferred
Benefits
Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
Career development, including Interplay Learning and in-house HVAC 608 Certification
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Excellent PTO
Wellness day off and an additional floating holiday
Community service day off
Housing discount
$1,000/$1,500 company contribution to HSA
401k with 4% match + historically 6% profit sharing, all immediately vested
Company
Palms Associates, LLC
From its start as a single-family home developer in the 1950s, privately-owned Palms Associates, LLC has grown and diversified to become a respected leader in the development, construction, property management, and asset management of multifamily rental communities, retail centers, and commercial office properties throughout the Southeast.
Founded in 1959
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marlyn Hall, PHR
Human Resources Business Partner
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