Assistant Maintenance Supervisor (Mill Creek Apts!)

Job Description

Job Description

Location :

Mill Creek Apartments – Hampton, VA (with travel to River Mews, Newport News, VA)

About Us

Mill Creek Landing Apartments in Hampton, VA is a peaceful waterfront community of 54 apartments, offering an enjoyable work environment. As the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor at Mill Creek Landing, you’ll take ownership of daily maintenance operations and work independently to keep the community running smoothly. In addition, you’ll collaborate with and provide support to our skilled maintenance team at River Mews , a larger, dynamic community of 645 apartments and townhomes located nearby in Newport News, VA. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute your expertise at both communities—gaining variety, growth, and valuable experience along the way. You’ll report directly to our Regional Maintenance Manager , learning from his 15 years of experience with Palms and developing your skills under his guidance.

What We’re Looking For

A skilled, driven, and versatile Assistant Maintenance Supervisor who is ready to thrive in a dual-location position, bringing expertise and passion to both communities. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and can balance independent work with the benefits of a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in property management maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
• EPA HVAC certification REQUIRED
• CPO certification may be obtained through Palms
• Must be able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Desire to lead others and serve as a positive role model and problem solver
• Problem-solving mindset – a proactive, “go-getter” attitude with initiative
• Team player – works collaboratively with a passionate, skilled crew
• Technology savvy – comfortable using MS Office 365 and owns a mobile device for work communication
• Excellent communicator – proficient in English (written and verbal); bilingual a plus!

Key Responsibilities

What We Offer

How Palms Associates is Different

At Palms Associates, working at Mill Creek Landing Apartments means more than just a job—it means contributing to communities we built, own, and manage . With over 60 years of service to our residents, we’re committed to excellence, stability, and continuous improvement. It’s no surprise that across the company, our average associate tenure exceeds 7 years !

Come see what makes Palms different!