Renovation Technician

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)

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.

• Respect for every person
• Passion for what we do
• Professionalism in all we do

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 Worx Hub.

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 Worx Hub.
• 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…