Service Technician - Vairo Village Apartments

Berger Communities; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Rent discount

Job summary

Berger Communities is hiring an Apartment Maintenance Technician for Vairo Village and Pennwood Apartments in State College, PA. The role involves maintaining apartment communities, performing repairs, and ensuring a great resident experience.

The position offers full-time hours, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and bonuses. Compensation includes hourly pay between $20 and $23, paid biweekly, with monthly renewal bonuses and additional on-call bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Handling service requests and repairs in apartments and buildings
• Getting empty homes move-in ready
• Keeping the grounds, amenities, and common areas looking great
• Doing preventive maintenance and inspections
• Jumping in on snow removal and sharing on-call shifts
• Creating a great resident experience with friendly, professional service

Job description

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State College, PA 16803, USA
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• Maintenance and Service
• Full-Time

Description

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Berger Communities is hiring a Service Technician for Vairo Village and Pennwood Apartments in State College, PA. Our Maintenance Technicians do more than just fix things, they help make our communities feel like home.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and loves knowing they’re making a difference for residents every day.

Berger isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to grow. With our award-winning culture, strong values, and people-first approach, you’ll have opportunities to build a career you’re proud of while making a real impact.

• $20–$23/hour, paid biweekly, plus:
  • Monthly renewal bonus
  • Work order completion bonuses
  • $140/week on-call bonus
• Health benefits start on the 1st of the month after just 30 days
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
  • Free short- & long-term disability insurance
  • Free life insurance (with the option to buy more)401k with company match

And there's more...

• Tuition assistance up to $4,000/year
• $1,000 employee referral bonus
• 20% rent discount at any approved Berger community – starting on Day 1!

Location: State College, PA.

Type: Full-time

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This position also participates in an on-call rotation one day per week and every fifth weekend.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our apartment community running smoothly. That means:

• Handling service requests and repairs in apartments and buildings
• Getting empty homes move-in ready
• Keeping the grounds, amenities, and common areas looking great
• Doing preventive maintenance and inspections
• Jumping in on snow removal and sharing on-call shifts
• Creating a great resident experience with friendly, professional service

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