Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners is a leading owner, operator, and manager of student housing communities across the U.S., supporting vibrant student living environments and strong operational performance. Our teams focus on service excellence, safety, and creating communities where residents thrive.

Role purpose
Maintenance Technicians support the condition, safety, and functionality of the community by completing service requests, preparing units, maintaining common areas, and delivering excellent resident service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, vendors, and team members while maintaining positive resident relations
• Complete routine service requests within 24 hours and communicate maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across common areas, grounds, model units, vacant units, breezeways, and the maintenance shop
• Perform work orders, unit turns, punch walks, lock changes, and make-ready tasks according to schedule and standards
• Coordinate with vendors, support move-in and move-out readiness, and ensure units meet quality expectations before occupancy
• Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, logs, inspections, inventory tracking, and safety records
• Conduct daily inspections to identify maintenance issues and uphold community standards and curb appeal
• Support preventive maintenance including filter replacements, safety checks, and scheduled inspections
• Monitor supplies, tools, and equipment while reporting inventory needs to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintain OSHA, MSDS, and safety compliance while following company policies and procedures
• Participate in daily planning with the Maintenance Supervisor, maintain timekeeping, and follow overtime approval guidelines
• Provide weekend coverage and rotating on-call support as required
• Assist with additional maintenance and community support tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience required; student housing or multifamily experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and basic construction with strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience supporting student housing operations including turns, high-volume timelines, and move-in readiness preferred
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, peak turn periods, and participate in on-call rotations
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time management skills
• Professional, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must have own tools and ability to lift, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

Education & certifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience
• HVAC certification preferred where required
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required

Work environment

• Combination of indoor, outdoor, residential, and mechanical environments with exposure to weather, noise, chemicals, and equipment
• Role requires walking, standing, lifting, climbing, and physical activity throughout the day

Apply today
If you enjoy hands-on work, problem solving, and being part of a team that keeps a community running smoothly, we encourage you to apply and grow your maintenance career with University Partners.