Apartment Maintenance Technician
About The Position
This is a Lead Position starting at $29.00 Per Hour + Overtime + Bonus Potential. Join One of Virginia's Best Places to Work. Community Housing Partners (CHP) was recently ranked the #2 Affordable Housing Developer in the nation and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia. We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician III to help us provide exceptional housing communities while building a rewarding career. As our Lead Maintenance Technician, you'll be the technical expert and leader who helps ensure our residents have safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes. You'll tackle challenging repairs, support fellow technicians, and help drive operational excellence across the property.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience.
- EPA Certification and/or relevant trade certifications.
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, and building systems.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Leadership experience or the ability to mentor and guide others.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and structural issues.
- Serve as the lead technician and primary escalation point for difficult repairs.
- Prioritize, assign, and monitor work orders to ensure timely completion.
- Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and property inspections.
- Lead apartment turns and ensure units are completed on time and to quality standards.
- Train, mentor, and support maintenance team members.
- Coordinate vendor and contractor work to ensure quality and compliance.
- Promote a strong culture of safety and accountability.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance needs.
Benefits
- 30 days off in your first year
- Predictable schedule — primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with an on-call rotation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage start the first of the month following your hire date
- Paid maternity and paternity leave available after 90 days
- Industry-leading retirement benefits: CHP contributes 3% automatically, whether you contribute or not
- CHP matches an additional 2% of your contribution
- Up to 5% employer contribution toward your retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
