Lead Maintenance Technician

Cottonwood Residential

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Virginia - Waynesboro Until 9/19/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 18, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

Cottonwood Residential is hiring! We are looking to add a Lead Apartment Maintenance Technician to our team at 5 Row Apartments in Charlottesville, VA. Apply today!

Compensation & Benefits of a Maintenance Technician

  • Competitive pay!
  • Full health, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits - available within 1-30 days!
  • Generous 401k and HSA Company match!
  • Paid time off – eligible for 3 weeks (120 hours) in 1st year!
  • 10.5 paid holidays!

Qualifications & Required Experience of a Property Maintenance Technician

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate with customers, process Company paperwork, and interpret safety and operating manuals and procedures.
  • Must be able to move, carry, reposition, or lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and ability to navigate elevation changes while maintaining balance.
  • Frequent need to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, push/pull, and ability to navigate difficult terrain and access small areas.
  • Ability to work standard community hours, including evenings and weekends. 
  • Ability to work as an on-call technician and provide after-hours emergency service with the support of the Service Manager while following Company standards. 
  • Perform repairs that may include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical work, and general carpentry work related to household, building, and property grounds repairs. 
  • EPA certification Type II or Universal is required.
  • Considerable experience troubleshooting HVAC.
  • CPO certification is a plus.
  • Valid Driver's License is required.

At Cottonwood Residential, we're committed to creating an exceptional customer experience through innovation and service. As an early adopter of Self-Guided Tours, we've made apartment searching more convenient and accessible for our customers. We're looking for team members who are eager to learn, embrace new ideas, and create meaningful connections with every interaction. Join us in helping every customer feel Home at Last!

 

About this role

Summary

Perform repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, troubleshoot HVAC, and provide emergency services.

Job title

Lead Maintenance Technician

Experience level

considerable experience

Industry

real estate

Location requirements

On-site in Virginia, with some flexibility; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EPA certification Type II or UniversalHVAC troubleshootingdriver's license

Preferred skills

CPO certification

Specializations

plumbingelectricalcarpentryHVAC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Waynesboro, VA 22980, USA

On-site City