Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners • State College, PA

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About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll handle day-to-day repairs, unit turns, and community upkeep. You’ll work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and onsite team to ensure the property is safe, clean, and fully operational for our residents.

Requirements

• Experience with basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or general maintenance
• Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Ability to stay organized, follow instructions, and manage time well
• Comfort working indoors/outdoors in varying conditions
• Ability to lift and carry equipment, climb ladders, and work safely around tools and chemicals
• HVAC certification (as required), valid driver’s license, and personal tools

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and address routine maintenance requests (target 24-hour response when possible)
• Maintain grounds, common areas, and the maintenance shop
• Assist with unit make-ready turns and general repairs
• Support daily property walks to identify maintenance needs
• Help with key changes, preventative maintenance, pool upkeep, and basic logs
• Rotate on-call responsibilities with the team
• Communicate any issues promptly to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
• Provide professional, friendly service to residents and vendors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees