Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners • State College, PA

5d

About The Position

University Partners is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician for its student housing community. The role involves completing work orders, maintaining grounds and common areas, keeping the community clean, and supporting positive resident relations. The technician provides service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors; completes routine service requests within 24 hours as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor; maintains the maintenance shop according to policy; reports maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager; assists with other assigned tasks; and spot-cleans model and vacant units daily. The position requires a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic construction, along with mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. The technician must have their own tools, be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry heavy loads, and be available for weekends, overtime as required, and on-call coverage on weekends and after hours. Education and experience may include a high school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. HVAC certification is required as applicable, along with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic construction.
• General mechanical aptitude and willingness and desire to learn.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Patient, even-tempered, and able to work well under pressure.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor and posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to work weekends or overtime as the job requires and be on call on weekends and after hours.
• High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified HVAC as required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors.
• Complete routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure the community remains clean.
• Maintain the maintenance shop according to policy.
• Report maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager for review.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Spot-clean model and vacant units daily.
• Perform work orders and grounds and common-area cleanup and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED