Location: 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Reports to: Renovations Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM with an on-call schedule. Time & a half for holiday and overtime (40+ hours)
About Us
Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.
Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.
We live our values every day:
Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!
The Maintenance Team supports the mission of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay by helping ensure that residents and team members experience a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained community. This role performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on building systems, appliances, and equipment—including fan coil units, plumbing fixtures, refrigerators, ranges, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and other facility components. Through routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs, the Maintenance Mechanic helps maintain the high standards of living and service that define the Westminster-Canterbury community.
The Renovation Technician performs apartment renovation and maintenance work. Prepares and finishes walls, ceilings, doors, trim, cabinets, and other interior surfaces to a clean, professional standard while protecting resident property and maintaining safe, orderly work areas. Also performs general renovation duties involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical fixtures, cabinetry, appliances, and mechanical equipment as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. Monitors project timelines, completes required apartment checklists, records work in WorxHub. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.
What You'll Do In This Role
- Inspect walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, and other surfaces to determine required repairs and surface preparation.
- Protect resident property by covering floors, furniture, and fixtures and maintaining a clean, organized, dust-controlled work area.
- Repair and finish drywall and plaster, including patching, taping, mudding, sanding, skim coating, caulking, and texture matching.
- Prepare surfaces and apply primers, paints, stains, and other approved coatings to walls, ceilings, doors, trim, cabinets, and common areas.
- Perform final quality inspections and touch-up work to ensure a professional finish.
- Maintain painting and drywall tools, equipment, and shop organization; monitor inventory and report material needs.
- Remove, install, and repair cabinets, countertops, doors, trim, molding, shelving, hardware, plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, and other apartment components.
- Perform rough and finish carpentry, framing, sheetrock installation, drywall finishing, and general renovation work.
- Complete basic plumbing repairs and installations, including using a sewer snake and replacing fixtures.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair fan coil units, appliances, commercial laundry equipment, pneumatic controls, generators, and other building systems as assigned.
- Serve as a resource for apartment renovations, new construction projects, and general maintenance activities.
- Keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed of project progress, delays, safety concerns, or material needs.
- Complete all work in compliance with OSHA standards, manufacturer guidelines, and established safety procedures.
- Accurately document labor, materials, and project status in WorxHub.
- Assist other maintenance team members as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Consistently provides responsive, professional, and positive service that meets or exceeds resident and customer expectations.
- Ability to organize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet established renovation timelines.
- Demonstrated teamwork, problem-solving, accountability, and respect when working in resident homes and shared spaces.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry materials or equipment up to 25 feet.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, perform repetitive hand and arm movements, and work overhead for extended periods.
- Ability to safely use ladders, work at elevated heights, and access confined spaces, including above drop ceilings (12–18 feet).
- Ability to work in a variety of environments, including boiler rooms with temperatures up to 110°F and areas with construction dust, paint fumes, and cleaning chemicals while using required personal protective equipment.
The Experience You'll Bring
Required
- A high school or vocational school graduate
- Demonstrated skills in surface preparation, drywall repair, taping, mudding, sanding, caulking, priming, and finish painting, with at least two years of practical experience in renovation or maintenance
- Ability to safely use brushes, rollers, spray equipment, sanders, ladders, and common drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical hand tools.
- Ability to match and blend paint colors and textures and consistently produce a clean, professional finish.
- Must be capable of reading blueprints, installation drawings, and complex equipment operating sequences from prints.
- Willingness to receive annual flu vaccine during flu season (Oct - May)
Preferred
- Highrise building renovation experience
- Experience performing renovation tasks in an occupied residential, senior living, hospitality, or healthcare environments.
- Compensation Range: $22.33 - $26.80 per hour (based on relevant experience)
- Full-Time Employee (and eligible Part-Time Employee) Benefits & Perks Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
- Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
- Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
- Team Member Discounts
- Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with our organization is “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.
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