Maintenance Technician (The Islands Apts)!

Join Our Exceptional Maintenance Team at The Islands Apartments and Townhomes – Charleston, SC!
A community built, owned, and managed by Palms Associates, LLC.

Today we seek a Maintenance Technician for The Islands property, a community of 320 apartment homes in Charleston, SC. This position is responsible for the upkeep of the property through the repair and maintenance of buildings and support equipment. The qualified applicant must have 2 years of experience diagnosing and repairing residential or commercial HVAC systems. Applicants who lack this hands-on experience will not be considered for this position.

Why The Islands Apartments?

Weekly On-Call Stipend – Earn an additional $150 per week anytime you're on call.
Competitive Pay – Based on experience plus monthly bonus potential.
Supportive Team Environment – Work with a company that values your skills and dedication.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ EPA Certified – Required certification for handling refrigerants.
✔ HVAC Expertise – Minimum 2 years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems, including heat pumps.
✔ General Maintenance Skills – Plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and more.
✔ Problem-Solving Mindset – A go-getter who takes initiative.
✔ Team Player – Works collaboratively with a passionate, skilled crew.
✔ Technology Savvy – Able to use MS Office 365 platforms and operate a mobile device.
✔ Excellent Communicator – Proficient in English, both written and verbal; bilingual is a plus!

At Palms, we have Excellent Benefits! Outstanding total compensation package includes:

• Monthly and holiday bonus opportunities
• Career development, including Interplay Learning and in-house HVAC 608 Certification
• Health/Vision/Dental/Life/Disability Insurance, Flex Spending, HSA
• Excellent PTO
• Wellness day off and additional floating holiday
• Community service day off
• Housing discount
• $1,000/$1,500 contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k 4% match; historically 6% profit sharing, all immediately vested to you!
• Opportunities for growth, careers available at 23 large apartment communities throughout the Southeast!

How is Palms Associates different?

At Palms Associates- The Islands Apartments, being a maintenance team member means more than just a job—it means contributing to properties we built, own, and manage. With over 60 years of service to our residents, we’re committed to continuous improvement and long-term stability. It’s no surprise that company-wide our average tenure of all associates is greater than 7 years!

Come see what makes Palms different!

Job Type: Full-time

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.