At Percy, we're building new ways to connect talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities at leading companies in the multifamily industry. We're currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor / Building Engineer to lead maintenance operations at a student housing high-rise in Philadelphia (University City).

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong HVAC troubleshooting skills who enjoys running a stable, high-performing shop. You’ll lead an on-site team of 5+ (maintenance techs, porters, and housekeeping) while partnering with outside vendors for major repairs. For candidates who can absorb true building engineer scope, this position offers top-of-market earning potential.

If you'd like to be considered, please submit a resume for review.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for a student housing high-rise, including turns, preventive maintenance, and resident work orders

• Troubleshoot and diagnose HVAC issues, triage repairs, and coordinate with contracted vendors for major work

• Supervise and develop an on-site team of 5+ across maintenance, porter, and housekeeping functions

• Manage vendor relationships, quality control, and turnaround times to maintain service standards

• Participate in a shared on-call rotation (approximately one week per month)

Qualifications

• Active EPA Section 608 Universal certification (required)

• Strong HVAC troubleshooting and diagnostic capability in a high-volume residential or building environment

• Prior experience leading a maintenance team and coordinating outside vendors

• Background in multifamily, student housing, or high-turnover luxury residential preferred (building engineers from other sectors welcome)

• Comfortable working Monday to Friday with an on-call rotation

Perks

• Total compensation range of $75,000 to $125,000 (base plus bonus potential), with up to $125,000 at the top end for building-engineer-level expertise

• Stable operation with major repairs handled by contracted vendors, allowing you to focus on diagnostics, leadership, and vendor management

• Clear opportunity to take on consolidated building engineer scope and increase earning power based on skill set

• Full benefits package including all major insurance, 401k, and PTO

• Work for a nationwide company that can offer growth and stability