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Summer Turnover Technician 2027 - Charlottesville, VA

The Caton Companies

Charlottesville, VAFull-time / Temporary$20/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20/hr
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Management Services Corporation is hiring Turnover Technicians to prepare residential rental units for new tenants in Charlottesville. The work includes general maintenance and minor repairs, assisting maintenance technicians, and completing paperwork. Positions start in early May and last until mid-August 2027, with pay starting at $20 per hour and time-and-a-half for overtime over 40 hours per week. Weekend work and reliable personal transportation are expected.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written InstructionsIndependent WorkHome MaintenanceLight PlumbingElectrical RepairAppliance RepairSpacklingCaulking

Qualifications

High School/Technical School/GEDValid Driver's LicenseAutomobile Insurance CoverageReliable Personal Transportation

Full job description

Laborers and Helpers

MSC, Facilities-RoseHill Dr., Charlottesville, VA, US

Requisition ID: 2181

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Are you looking for a full time position in Charlottesville this summer? Do you own a car and a phone? Able to work weekends?

Positions will start in early May and last until mid-August 2027. $20/hour with up to 40 hours (or more) per week, plus generous bonuses based on performance!

Management Services Corporation, one of The Caton Companies, is seeking Turnover Technicians who have a strong desire to learn, the ability to follow written instructions, and skills to work independently.

Summary/Objective

Responsible for the quick and efficient turnover (make ready) of residential rental units within the allocated time, with the highest quality, most complete and accurate work, and with 100% new tenant satisfaction. Maintain the physical condition of the property according to company standards of excellence, repair items as noted on inspection reports and checklists, assist maintenance technicians with work as assigned, with a focus on performing the following duties:

Essential Functions

  • General maintenance repairs to include light plumbing, electrical and appliance work.

  • Minor spackling and caulking repairs to interior walls.

  • Removal and replacement of caulking at tubs, showers and floors.

  • Other miscellaneous repairs and maintenance needs as unit inspections and work orders dictate.

  • Complete assigned paperwork in both paper and digital formats, with proper notes and material use records.

  • Stay compliant with all safety policies and procedures.

  • Maintain polite and professional customer service and co-worker relationships.

  • Extended work hours, including many weekends, are expected as turnover schedule dictates.

We are hiring starting at $20.00 per hour and pay time-and-a-half for overtime over 40 hours in a week. Pay based on skills and experience.

Work Environment

  • Occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Exposure to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc., during and after make-ready.

  • Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) to work in awkward and confining positions.

  • There is a requirement for reliable personal transportation and the use of this personal transportation for daily travel to and from assigned work locations, to include carrying some inventory and tools.

  • Travel is generally limited to within 10 miles of metropolitan Charlottesville. All work-related mileage is reimbursable with proper tracking documentation and submittal.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.

Required Education and Experience

High School/Technical School/GED, general skills acquired through routine home maintenance work.

Why you should apply:

Excellent working environment

Working for a company that cares about your success

MSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

#summerjob #collegejob #summeremployment #charlottesville

How this job compares

Set against the 6,689 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20/hr
  • Virginia median$28–34/hr112 hourly ranges
  • US median$27–34/hr3,063 hourly ranges

This rate, $20/hr, is 38% below the Virginia median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 189 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Virginia and 6,689 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,813 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,149 of the 6,689 open Maintenance Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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