Maintenance Technician

About the Company

Founded in 1906, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is one of the largest real‑estate development companies in the southeastern United States. Based in Virginia, the company manages over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the mid‑Atlantic region and offers a full spectrum of services including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, land and investment sales and leasing, third‑party property management, mixed‑use development, commercial development, apartment leasing, and financial services.

Recognitions include:

• Consistently named one of Hampton Roads' Top Workplaces by Inside Business
• CoVa BIZ Best of Business (BOB) Gold Awards – Best Property Management, Best Commercial Property Management, Best Commercial Real Estate Company
• National Apartment Association (NAA) Top Employer for five consecutive years
• One of the 50 Most Community‑Minded Companies in Hampton Roads by The Civic 50

The company provides a robust training program, clear development paths, ongoing training, and internal promotion opportunities.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician ensures residents have a safe, comfortable, and attractive place to live by keeping all electrical and mechanical equipment and appliances functional, servicing them promptly, and making needed repairs to structures. Consistent attendance is essential to maintain workflow and communication within the team.

Responsibilities

• Abide by Fair Housing Laws
• Respond to resident service calls and complete plumbing repairs
• Lay and repair tile
• Install and repair drywall
• Repair electrical switches
• Mend fences (occasional)
• Assist with HVAC and refrigeration repairs (occasional)
• Cut keys (occasional)
• Perform trash pickup, lawn care, swimming‑pool cleaning, and carpet shampooing (occasional)

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English
• Prior experience demonstrating general mechanical aptitude
• Valid driver’s license (if operating a vehicle)
• EPA Certificate for Freon Recovery and HVAC Certificate
• Current Fair Housing Certification
• Physical ability to walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, crawl, stretch, climb stairs or ladders, and stand for extended periods
• Exposure tolerance to inclement weather, noise, dust, heat, mechanical equipment, and potentially dangerous chemicals
• Capability to lift heavy items
• Familiarity with key‑cutting machines, hand tools, mechanical equipment, electrically powered construction equipment, lawn‑care equipment, and telephone use

Skills

• Advanced training from a mechanical/supervising trade or technical school (preferred)
• Prior experience as a Service Manager for a multi‑unit property (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) enrollment with employer match
• Employer‑paid basic life and short‑term disability
• Potential rent‑savings opportunities (property‑specific)
• Pet insurance
• Paid volunteer hours
• Additional benefits not listed

Schedule

Hours worked will coincide with the community’s hours of operation. The position may require responding to after‑hours emergency calls and may be placed on a rotating schedule to cover evening, weekend, and holiday service calls.