Residential Maintenance Tech — Flexible PTO

Article Student Living; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (PPO or HSA)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible PTO & 13 Paid Holidays

401(K) — 100% Match up to 5%

Annual Review and Bonus Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Article Student Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician in West Lafayette to uphold safety, appearance, and maintenance standards across the property. You will support daily repairs and upkeep while ensuring strong resident service and curb appeal.

The role requires 1+ year of related experience, basic HVAC and appliance repair knowledge, and comfort with on‑call duties. Compensation is $21 per hour plus commission, with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related maintenance or construction work experience.
• Customer service focused, with a professional appearance and courteous resident interactions.
• Basic knowledge of residential HVAC systems and coordinating repairs with licensed vendors.
• Experience with appliance repair and installation for common in‑unit appliances (refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers/dryers).
• Drywall repair including patching, sanding, and finishing to move‑in–ready standards.
• Interior and exterior painting, surface prep, cutting‑in, and rolling.
• Basic plumbing issues (leaks, clogs, running toilets) and fixture repairs.
• Basic electrical knowledge and safe troubleshooting for outlets, switches, fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain a safe environment for staff and residents.
• Resolve maintenance issues across the community and property.
• Suggest improvements for efficiency and property upkeep.
• Participate in on‑call rotation as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Appliance repair

Drywall repair

Interior painting

Exterior painting

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Customer service

On-call readiness

Residential/commercial maintenance

Tools

Hand and power tools

Ladders

Shop vac

Pressure washer

Dollies

HVAC equipment

Job description

Article Student Living is seeking a Maintenance Technician in West Lafayette to uphold safety, appearance, and maintenance standards across the property. You will support daily repairs and upkeep while ensuring strong resident service and curb appeal.

The role requires 1+ year of related experience, basic HVAC and appliance repair knowledge, and comfort with on‑call duties. Compensation is $21 per hour plus commission, with benefits and opportunities for growth.