Maintenance Technician Student Housing

About University Partners
University Partners is a national student housing owner and operator focused on delivering well-maintained communities and strong resident experiences. Our maintenance team plays a critical role in supporting occupancy resident satisfaction and successful academic-year transitions.

Position Overview
Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance operations of the community including service requests unit turns common area upkeep and resident support. Depending on the size of the community Maintenance Technicians may report directly to a Maintenance Supervisor or work alongside an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor contributing to both routine maintenance and peak-season readiness.

This role is hands-on fast-paced and essential to the overall performance and appearance of the property.

• Provide excellent service to residents guests team members and vendors while maintaining a professional and resident-focused approach.
• Complete routine and non-routine service requests promptly with an expectation that standard work orders are addressed within 24 hours following company standards and supervisor direction.
• Maintain the cleanliness safety and overall appearance of the community including common areas grounds breezeways models and vacant units.
• Support unit make-ready and turn processes including preparing units according to the turn schedule installing and changing locks completing turnkey checklists and communicating any issues or delays to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with vendor coordination during turns and move-outs including monitoring progress identifying quality concerns and reporting adherence to schedules.
• Conduct daily inspections of common areas and grounds to proactively identify maintenance issues safety concerns or cleanliness needs.
• Participate in key change-outs move-in readiness and final unit checks prior to resident arrival.
• Support pool maintenance including daily chemical logging and compliance with local codes when applicable.
• Maintain an organized and compliant maintenance shop including proper handling of tools supplies MSDS/OSHA/EPA documentation and inventory tracking.
• Provide on-call coverage during evenings weekends and holidays as scheduled including responding to after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Assist with preventative maintenance tasks safety inspections filter changes and quarterly unit inspections as directed.
• Work collaboratively with the on-site team to ensure smooth operations during peak leasing move-in and turn seasons.

• Must have knowledge of electrical plumbing HVAC and basic construction with the ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently or with guidance.
• Valid drivers license and proof of insurance required.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the role including lifting climbing ladders working in confined spaces and exposure to weather chemicals and mechanical equipment.
• High school diploma or GED required; relevant certifications or licenses (including HVAC where required) are a plus.
• Confirmed availabilityto work extended hours during peak summer turn season including early mornings evenings weekends and overtime as needed to meet operational deadlines.
• Must have own basic maintenance tools.
• Previous experience in student housing multifamily hospitality or a similar high-volume residential environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of summer turn operations including tight timelines high unit volume vendor coordination and move-in readiness expectations.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to interact professionally with residents parents vendors and teammates in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions complete basic documentation and communicate issues clearly to supervisors.

This position requires work in indoor and outdoor environments including mechanical rooms rooftops common areas and residential units. Exposure to varying weather conditions noise electrical systems and cleaning or maintenance chemicals is expected.

Interested in joining our team
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity with University Partners. Our recruiting team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates to discuss next steps.