Published:

Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Location:

Columbus, OH

Category:

Maintenance

Type:

Full-Time Hourly

Comp Range:

$27/hour - $30/hour

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 near Ohio State in Columbus, OH.

This role is a great fit for someone with a strong maintenance, construction, or trades background who wants stability now and a real growth path long-term. You’ll join a supportive onsite team, work a manageable rotating on-call schedule, and have the opportunity to pursue HVAC/EPA certifications with sponsorship available for the right candidate.

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

  • Support unit turns and seasonal readiness projects in a fast-paced setting

  • Troubleshoot and repair basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general carpentry items

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

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

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of maintenance, construction, or trades experience (multifamily or student housing experience is a plus)

  • Comfortable performing hands-on repairs across plumbing, electrical, and HVAC basics

  • Reliable and dependable with strong attendance and follow-through

  • Able to pass a clean, verifiable background check

  • Possess an EPA Type 1, Type 2, or Universal

Perks

  • Total compensation up to approximately $62,000 annually (base pay plus bonus/commission potential), with top-end base pay of $28/hour

  • Certification support available for HVAC and EPA for the right candidate

  • Clear career ladder with growth opportunities into supervisor and regional facilities roles

  • Supportive onsite team and a streamlined hiring process that moves quickly

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