Remodeling Technician ($2,000 signing bonus)

Location
Newport News, VA, US
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$55k – $60k

About this role

Palms Associates is hiring a Remodeling Technician based out of Newport News, VA! (Occasional travel required.)


Why You'll Love Working Here:

 $55,000-$60,000 Salary + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

 Company Vehicle Provided

 Stable, Year-Round Work – No seasonal layoffs

 401(k) with 4% Match + Historically 6.25% Profit Sharing (Immediate Vesting)

 Affordable Health Insurance ($50 per paycheck) + Company HSA Contribution ($1,000 Individual / $1,500 Family)

 Mostly Local Travel – Most projects are within a 3-hour radius of Newport News

What You'll Do

  • Complete apartment and commercial renovation projects
  • Perform carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, trim work, and general construction
  • Estimate project timelines and manage daily work
  • Maintain high-quality workmanship and job site safety
  • Work independently while coordinating with onsite teams

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in construction, remodeling, maintenance, or carpentry
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong time management and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel

Total benefits 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 (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 (MT's only)
  • Opportunities for advancement across 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!

At Palms Associates, we don't just manage properties—we build, renovate, own, and manage them. That means steady work, long-term stability, and opportunities to grow your career with a company that invests in its people. If you're ready to build something that lasts, apply today! 


Job Type: Full-time

Key words: Construction, Remodeling Technician, Renovation Specialist

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.



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Top Benefits

  • Signing Bonus
  • Company Vehicle
  • 401(k) with 4% Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Health Insurance
  • Company HSA Contribution
  • Gas Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Day Off
  • Floating Holiday
  • Community Service Day Off
  • Monthly and Holiday Bonuses
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Apartment Discount
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • On Call Pay