Apt Maintenance Technician (Signing Bonus $1,000)

Palms Associates, LLC•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Currently offering a signing bonus of $1,000. We value YOU — and we invest in your future. 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!

Requirements

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.)
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

Nice To Haves

EPA Certification for refrigerant handling (preferred — willing to certify you!)

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems and heat pumps
Performing well-rounded general maintenance skills including plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair
Utilizing MS Office 365 and a personal mobile device
Participating in on-call rotations
Completing in-house HVAC 608 Certification Training

Benefits

Signing bonus of $1,000
Industry-Leading Retirement – 401(k) with 4% match + historically 6.25% profit sharing
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
Excellent PTO, wellness day off, additional floating holiday, and community service day off
Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability)
20% Apartment discount
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
$1,000 Employee Referral Program
Professional Development Assistance
Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!