Company: Yugo USA
Community: Launch Social Living
Location: On-site / West Lafayette, IN
Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Position Type: Full-time / Hourly
Compensation: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Overview
Yugo is the trusted name for student housing globally, providing high-quality living experiences for students. We are hiring a Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and upkeep of our properties, acting as a key liaison between residents and management to deliver exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Complete resident work orders efficiently, ensuring timely and high-quality service that complies with company repair and maintenance policies.
- Respond promptly to resident requests and complaints, following up as needed to maintain a positive living environment.
- Perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical repairs, painting, and appliance fixes, ensuring all units and public areas are well-maintained.
- Conduct regular inspections of the grounds, buildings, and equipment to identify and address potential issues before they become larger problems.
- Maintain the appearance, safety, and overall condition of the property, reporting any unusual or concerning circumstances to the maintenance supervisor and management.
- Clean up thoroughly after completing repairs in occupied and vacant apartments, ensuring a tidy and professional work environment.
- Be available for off‑hours emergency maintenance calls according to scheduling, ensuring timely responses to resident and property emergencies.
- Manage the inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, ensuring proper levels are maintained, and keep storage areas secure at all times.
- At applicable properties, maintain pools and spas, including cleaning and equipment maintenance, and stay compliant with local pool certification requirements.
- Adhere to OSHA and other safety standards, participating in ongoing safety training, and maintaining up-to-date safety logs.
- Communicate regularly with the maintenance supervisor and general manager to provide updates on maintenance activities, and attend staff and safety meetings.
- Work with contractors and vendors as directed, ensuring compliance with company standards and verifying the quality, quantity, and price of delivered supplies.
- Uphold a professional appearance and demeanor while on duty, representing the company to residents and vendors.
- And so much more!
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- EPA type II and above certification (preferred).
- Air conditioning and refrigeration certification by an EPA‑approved testing organization (preferred).
- Pool maintenance certification, if required by local regulation (preferred).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships.
- Proficient in working with technology and adaptable to online systems.
- Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training.
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and opportunities for advancement and growth.
- Competitive and flexible medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Competitive 401K match.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with generous company contribution.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Paid vacation time and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid sick leave for all employees.
- EAP and LifeCare program for employees and family members.
- Voting leave.
- Leadership conferences and workshops.
- And more!