Ethos Residential Temporary Maintenance Technician State College, PA · Full time Company website

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At Ethos Residential, we take pride in managing communities with character, clarity, and a steady commitment to quality. Each community is shaped by its own history, design vision, and set of amenities, and together they create a cohesive portfolio built around thoughtful renovations, collaborative common areas, and spaces designed to support a well-rounded living experience.

Location: Downtown State College, PA

Duration: Temporary assignment, up to 6 months

Schedule: Full-time with significant weekly overtime available and expected

Pay: $25/hour starting, higher hourly rates for skilled trades experience

Overtime & Timing (Important)

This role begins immediately and involves an intense workload from day one, not delayed or seasonal later in the term. Substantial weekly overtime is available throughout the assignment and paid in accordance with applicable labor laws. This position is designed for individuals who want hours, pace, and steady work over a defined period.

Role Overview

We are hiring high-energy Maintenance Turnover Laborers to support rapid, large-scale apartment turnovers across three properties located within close walking distance in downtown State College. Each property has different unit counts, layouts, and turnover intensity, requiring flexibility and the ability to shift quickly between tasks, buildings, and priorities.

During peak periods, teams may move through 100 to 200 units within short periods of time, depending on scope. The work is structured, operational, and deadline-driven. This is not slow maintenance. It is organized, physical, and fast.

Core Responsibilities

This role extends beyond basic repairs and includes operational support across the full turnover process:

• High-volume apartment unit inspections and punch list execution
• Moving rapidly between units and properties as needed
• Painting, drywall patching, and surface preparation
• Light carpentry including trim, doors, shelving, and hardware
• Furniture assembly and placement
• Site cleanup, debris removal, and unit resets
• Box breakdown, trash handling, and bulk material removal
• Fixture replacements (lighting, mirrors, blinds, towel bars)
• Task-level plumbing and electrical work within experience level
• Appliance installs and removals under supervision
• Delivery coordination, unloading, and logistics support
• Vendor supervision, coordination, and brief on-site meetings
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas during compressed timelines

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, construction, renovations, or turnover work preferred
• Comfortable in a high-output, fast-paced environment with frequent movement
• Ability to stay productive during long days and repetitive tasks
• Strong work ethic, stamina, and attention to detail
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Physically capable of lifting, climbing, kneeling, and extended standing
• Professional attitude when interacting with vendors and team members
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability and willingness to work regular weekly overtime

Pay & Skill-Based Rates

• Significant weekly overtime opportunities
• $25/hour minimum for general turnover labor
• Higher hourly rates available for demonstrated experience in:
• Carpentry and finish work
• Drywall repair and painting
• Residential plumbing
• Residential electrical (task-level, non-licensed)

Who This Role Is For

This position is best suited for individuals who:

• Want immediate work with overtime hours
• Thrive in fast-moving, deadline-driven environments
• Can handle scale, repetition, and physical work without losing quality
• Prefer short-term, high-intensity roles over slow, long-term positions
• Like seeing real progress across multiple properties every day