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 hands-on Maintenance Technician to support a well-run student housing community in Isla Vista, CA (Santa Barbara area) with around 50 units and 200+ beds.

This role is a strong fit for someone with a maintenance, construction, or trades background who wants stability and a real growth path. The team offers a manageable rotating on-call schedule (about one weekend per month), and for the right candidate, HVAC and EPA certification support may be available. Hiring moves quickly and stays close to the onsite team.

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

Responsibilities

• Complete apartment and common-area maintenance work orders in a student housing environment

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs across plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general carpentry

• Support unit turns and preventative maintenance to keep the community in strong condition

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (about one weekend per month)

• Maintain a safe, clean shop and follow property safety standards and procedures

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hands-on maintenance experience, or a construction/trades background that translates to property maintenance

• Comfortable handling basic HVAC, plumbing, and electrical troubleshooting (HVAC experience is a plus)

• Reliable and able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule (about one weekend per month)

• Local to or able to commute to the Isla Vista/Goleta/Santa Barbara area (strongly preferred)

• Coachable, dependable, and interested in long-term growth in maintenance

Perks

• Total compensation range: approximately $35k to $43k annually (base pay plus bonus/commission potential), with top-end base pay of $19/hour

• Certification support may be available (HVAC and EPA sponsorship for the right candidate)

• Clear career ladder with long-term growth potential (tech to supervisor to regional facilities)

• Supportive onsite team at a well-run student housing community

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