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Service Technician *SIGN ON BONUS*

full-time•Newport News

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Newport News

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full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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Join Our Team as a Service Technician at The Flats at Newport Commons in Newport News, VA!

Thalhimer is seeking a skilled Service Technician to join our team at The Flats at Newport Commons in Newport News, VA. This full-time role offers a regular work week with on-call hours as needed. As a Service Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the quality of our apartment homes, ensuring residents enjoy a well-maintained living environment. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Why Choose Us?

At Thalhimer, we believe in putting our people first. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to providing exceptional service to clients and residents alike. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits-including medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and employee stock ownership (ESOP)-you'll thrive in an environment where hard work is recognized and valued. We support each other and create opportunities for growth and development in every role.

What You'll Do:

As a Service Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance of The Flats at Newport Commons property. Your hands-on expertise will cover everything from completing apartment work orders and turnovers to performing repairs on HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and appliances. You'll also be responsible for maintaining common areas, property buildings, and pool areas, contributing to the overall upkeep of the community.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Completing apartment work orders and turnovers promptly
  • Performing repairs and preventative maintenance for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and appliances
  • Assisting with the upkeep of common areas, property buildings, and pool maintenance
  • Demonstrating exceptional customer service in all interactions with residents and staff
  • Working with the team to ensure all maintenance tasks are handled efficiently and professionally
  • Responding to emergency maintenance requests as needed
  • Managing daily checklists, occasional tasks, and troubleshooting unexpected issues

Each day brings a mix of routine and surprise tasks, so you'll never be bored-and you'll feel great knowing the impact you're making on residents' lives by keeping their homes in top shape!

What We're Looking For:

  • At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a residential community or similar field
  • CFC and HVAC certifications are required
  • Strong background in plumbing, electrical systems, and general apartment maintenance
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to travel between properties if needed
  • Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a passion for hands-on work

If you're dependable, proactive, and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

Ready to Join Our Team?

If this sounds like the right fit for you, take the first step by filling out our quick 3-minute mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how you can be a vital part of our team at The Flats at Newport Commons! 

Thalhimer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

What Does Success Look Like? An effective Service Technician is reliable, resourceful, and resident-focused. You bring technical proficiency across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and you respond to tasks with urgency and professionalism. You stay organized, take pride in your work, and consistently look for ways to improve the resident experience through timely, high-quality maintenance.

What you'll do

  • The Service Technician is responsible for maintaining the quality of apartment homes and ensuring efficient maintenance of the property. This includes completing work orders, performing repairs, and maintaining common areas.

About Thalhimer

The Strongest Commercial Real Estate Alliance In 2002, Thalhimer became a member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance. Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value by putting ideas into action for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with 48,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 70 countries. Founded in 1917, the firm represents a diverse customer base ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. In 2017, the firm had revenue of $6.9 billion across its core services. It offers a complete range of services within five primary disciplines: Transaction Services, including tenant and landlord representation in office, industrial and retail real estate; Capital Markets, including property sales, investment management, investment banking, debt and equity financing; Corporate Occupier & Investor Services, including integrated real estate strategies for large corporations and property owners; Consulting Services, including business and real estate consulting; and Valuation & Advisory, including appraisals, highest and best use analysis, dispute resolution and litigation support, along with specialized expertise in various industry sectors. In 2018, Forbes Magazine named Cushman & Wakefield as one of America’s Top Employers. To extend its reach across North America, Cushman & Wakefield created the Alliance, which consists of independently owned real estate companies that are known to be best in class services providers in their regional markets. As an Alliance member, Thalhimer offers worldwide service and market access to our local and regional customers. Thalhimer has a long and storied history in the Richmond community, dating back to its founding in 1913. We lead the transformation of the communities where we live, work, and play. #CREInsights #TeamThalhimer #RecruitingTalent #ThalhimerGives

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