Maintenance Technician

The Scion Group; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid Time Off + Floating holidays

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

The Scion Group LLC is seeking a Facilities Technician in State College, PA. The role supports maintenance and repairs, performs preventive tasks, and prepares apartments for turnovers.

It requires a strong customer-service orientation, the ability to handle fast-paced requests, and flexible scheduling including after-hours and weekends. Responsibilities include executing routine maintenance, documenting work, and ensuring safety and functionality of property equipment.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or plan to obtain within six months.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Safety procedures knowledge with punctuality and dependability.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to access computer programs and basic operations.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Stand 8 hours or longer and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Job location is at the assigned property; may travel periodically.
• On-call capacity, except during approved PTO periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical condition of the property according to SOPs, OSHA, and industry standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Execute maintenance objectives and daily assignments with the team.
• Prepare apartments for turnovers and ensure timely completion of service requests.
• Document work performed, parts used, and necessary follow-up with clear notes.
• Provide excellent resident interactions and support to staff and vendors.
• Carry out basic trades (appliance repair, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical) as needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and keep the maintenance area clean.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Punctuality & dependability

Deadline-driven

Flexible schedule

Willingness to travel

Education

High school/GED

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Job description

Alight State College, State College, Pennsylvania, United States

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Scion is paving a path in student living and the Facilities Technician is an integral part in the execution of our vision. This position responds to maintenance and repair service requests, carries out preventive maintenance tasks, prepares apartments for turnovers, and stays on top of requesting required supplies in a timely matter. The Facilities Technician ensures safety and functionality of the property’s buildings and equipment and ensures optimal service is provided to our customers.

The Facilities Technician is a solution-oriented professional who excels in a fast-paced, agile, collegiate environment. This role demands superior customer service and unwavering follow through.

• FLSA Status Non-Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating holidays
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical condition of the property according to The Scion Group’s Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA and Industry
• Perform physically demanding work to maintain the asset, and other property features to minimize liability
• Execute maintenance objectives and daily assignments with the Facilities
• Perform minor and routine maintenance/repair in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist in assuring all service requests are completed
• Document work performed and parts used; and submit daily upon completion, including legible notes on what was done, the supplies used, further follow-up and materials needed, date and signature of
• Promote good public relations with residents, service staff, contractors, and management through great “people” attitude and resident
• Routinely perform duties including basic appliance repair, basic carpentry, plumbing/fixture repair, painting, and basic electric & lighting to make apartments ready on a timely basis, and ensure meeting completion dates set by the Facility Manager or Supervisor.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks assigned to you.
• Clean coils and condensers, lubricate equipment, maintain air filters and perform minor repair work as
• Perform routine clean up at repair location or in maintenance shop, keeping working area clean and

The responsibilities listed above may not be all-inclusive.

What We Require

• High school/GED
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or intention to obtain within six months
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of safety procedures with a safety conscious attitude, record of punctuality and dependability, ability to work with pressure of aggressive deadlines, and flexible schedule to accommodate after-hours and weekend emergencies
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated ability to access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel when required
• Ability to stand 8 hours or longer per day and lift up to 100 lbs. as necessary
• Job location is at the assigned property. May be required to travel periodically.
• Serves in an “on-call” capacity, except during approved PTO periods.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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As set forth in The Scion Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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