Facilities Specialist

Dallas, TX

Full Time

Mid Level

Facilities Specialist

About University Partners
University Partners creates exceptional living experiences for students and residents across our communities. Our teams work collaboratively to uphold high operational standards and provide outstanding service. We value integrity, teamwork, and accountability, and we’re dedicated to supporting our people and communities through every challenge and transition.

Position Summary
University Partners is hiring a Facilities Specialist (FS) role to proactively address maintenance staffing challenges across our portfolio.This full-time, flexible role will support communities experiencing maintenance gaps, high work order volume, or staffing transitions. The FS will travel to assigned properties, providing hands-on maintenance support and ensuring consistent operational standards.

Responsibilities

Respond to and complete daily work orders and preventative maintenance tasks
Support Community Managers and Maintenance Supervisors in maintaining property standards and service goals
Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new maintenance team members
Provide updates on outstanding work orders and overall maintenance conditions
Reorganize maintenance shops, inventory, and supplies at transitioning properties
Support property takeovers and high-demand periods to stabilize maintenance operations
Provide turn-season assistance to ensure units are ready on time and meet UP quality standards

Assignment Duration and Deployment

Staffing Support: Remain on-site until a new hire is trained and the property is stabilized
Work Order Backlog: Stay until backlog is reduced to a manageable level
Turn Support: Assist during peak turn season to meet deadlines and maintain standards

Requirements

Available to travel and temporarily relocate as needed with minimal notice
Owns standard maintenance tools required for daily tasks
Fluent in English with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Computer literate and comfortable using work order and property management systems
Willing to reside on-site during assignments

Why Join University Partners
This position offers the opportunity to make an impact across multiple communities, strengthen on-site teams, and gain valuable operational experience. You’ll be part of a company that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement, all while helping maintain the high service standards that define University Partners.

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