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Article Student Living; Isla Vista (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

13 paid holidays

401K – 100% match up to 5%

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Article Student Living in Isla Vista, CA is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to uphold safety, appearance, and maintenance standards across grounds and communal areas. You will deliver professional service to residents and maintain a neat personal appearance.

The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and includes on-call duties as needed. Compensation ranges from $17 to $19 per hour, with shared commission opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of maintenance or construction experience.
• Strong customer service and professional appearance.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Experience with appliance repair and drywall, painting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring a safe environment for staff and residents.
• Resolve issues that may arise in the community of the building and property.
• Provide suggestions for opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• On-call during certain times of the month.

Skills

Customer service

Maintenance experience

HVAC basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Appliance repair

Drywall repair

Painting

Resident interaction

On-call capability

Job description

Article Student Living is looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to ensure our established standards for our property including safety, appearance, and all maintenance operations. You will ensure the outlook of the grounds, community areas, and overall curb appeal for the property. The daily responsibilities of the role will vary, depending on the needs of the community. You will provide professional service to the residents, so excellent customer service and a maintained personal appearance is an expectation.

Article Student Living provides the best experience for student residents living in our communities. We do this by putting people first—both our residents and our employees. We believe in investing in our people through superb training and support, generous employee benefits and perks, and opportunities for career advancement by growing throughout our portfolio.

You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The pay range for this position is $17 - $19 per hour, plus shared commission.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring a safe environment for staff and residents
• Resolve issues that may arise in the community of the building and property
• Provide suggestions for opportunities for improvement and efficiency
• On-call during certain times of the month

Your Record and Style

• 1+ years of related maintenance or construction work experience, with hands‑on exposure to the day‑to‑day repair and upkeep needs of a residential or commercial property.
• Customer service focused, with a professional and well‑maintained appearance and the ability to interact directly with residents in a courteous, responsive manner.
• Basic knowledge of residential HVAC systems, including the ability to identify common issues, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate more complex repairs with licensed vendors as needed.
• Some experience with appliance repair and installation, covering common in‑unit appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, and washers/dryers.
• Working knowledge of drywall repair, including patching, sanding, and finishing to restore walls and ceilings to a move‑in‑ready standard.
• Comfortable performing interior and exterior painting, including surface preparation, cutting‑in, and rolling to match existing finishes.
• Basic plumbing knowledge, including the ability to address common issues such as leaks, clogs, running toilets, and fixture repairs or replacements.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including the ability to safely troubleshoot and resolve common issues such as outlet, switch, and fixture repairs or replacements.

Full‑time Associate Benefits

• Health (PPO or HSA), dental, and vision
• Flexible PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• 401K – 100% match up to 5%
• Annual review and bonus program
• Paid parental leave

Article Student Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources team.