Maintenance Technician

Core Spaces

  • State College, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Who We Are:Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live. What We Do:Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated company, focused on acquiring, developing, and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven client service. In its award-winning student portfolio, Core currently owns and/or manages over 45,000 beds – and has a pipeline of over 49,000 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR division currently has approximately 4,000 homes under development and in its pipeline in high growth metros across the country. * For more information, visit*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q2 2025 Benefits That Matter:
  • A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
  • Competitive pay that values your contributions
  • Generous PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
  • Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
  • Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
  • Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
  • Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
  • Yearly subscription to a meditation app for personal wellness
  • An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
  • Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option
Position Overview:The Maintenance Technician works on-site to complete all maintenance and groundskeeping tasks as directed by their supervisor. Their responsibilities include completing daily work orders, performing preventative maintenance tasks, maintaining proper groundskeeping, trash removal, equipment repair, and other necessary duties. What You Will Do:Maintenance and Safety:Complete work orders for residential units and common areas as needed.Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use.Knowledge of painting and drywall repair.Adhering to preventive maintenance programs to the building as required.Identify and repair potential safety hazards.Adhere to the company safety policies and safety measures.Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management.HVAC: Ability to diagnose and perform repairs on HVAC systems.Appliances: Ability to diagnose and perform repairs on appliances.Other:Must be able to work a full shift / required work schedule on-site the property.Must be able to work on an on-call basis.Must be available for additional hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime when necessary.Must be available to assist with move-outs, turn, and move-ins that extend beyond normal full-time hour.Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, as required by the demands of the job. This may include bending, stooping, and lifting throughout the workday. Qualifications:Ideally, you'll haveHigh School or equivalent education preferred.3+ years of maintenance experience.Basic understanding of MEP systems.Knowledge of general maintenance methods and processes.Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.Be a Certified Pool Operator (CPO)or able to attain within the first 3 months of employment.Specifications (All Engineering Staff)The ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.Must be able to work in environmentally and physically challenging working conditions.Must be able to demonstrate safe work practices and the proper use of PPE.Must have a valid driver’s license, valid insurance, and reliable transportation.You'll crush it if you have experience withAdvanced knowledge of HVAC systemsWorking knowledge of tools, common appliances and devicesExperience with Entrata and Microsoft OfficeExperience in student housing and multi-family industries.Organizational StructureReports to: Community Engineering ManagerDirect Reports: N/A Disclaimer:Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent. Compensation Disclosure:The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we could pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

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