Maintenance Technician
About the Role
As the Maintenance Technician at Yugo's Crestline Charlottesville community, you will ensure the safety and upkeep of the property, acting as a key liaison between residents and management. Your role is essential in delivering a high-quality living experience for residents while upholding the standards of the property.
Responsibilities
- Complete resident work orders efficiently and professionally, ensuring timely, high-quality repairs and maintenance services.
- Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests, concerns, and emergencies while providing excellent customer service and follow-up communication.
- Perform general maintenance and repairs including plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repair, carpentry, and other property maintenance tasks.
- Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment, and common areas to identify and resolve maintenance or safety concerns.
- Maintain the overall appearance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the property and community spaces.
- Prepare vacant units for new residents by completing inspections, repairs, and turn activities according to company standards.
- Maintain pools, spas, and related equipment at applicable properties while ensuring compliance with local certification and safety requirements.
- Participate in on-call and after-hours emergency maintenance response as scheduled.
- Maintain inventory levels for tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies while ensuring storage areas remain organized and secure.
- Follow OSHA guidelines, company safety standards, and preventative maintenance procedures while participating in ongoing safety training and meetings.
- Communicate regularly with maintenance leadership and property management regarding work orders, property conditions, and operational needs.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors as directed to ensure quality work and compliance with company standards.
- Assist with additional maintenance, operational, and property improvement projects as needed to support community operations.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- EPA type I and above certification preferred.
- Pool maintenance certification, if required by local regulation, preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships.
- Proficiency in working with technology and adaptability to online systems.
- Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training.
Qualifications
- Ability to work near mechanical equipment, at elevated heights, or around fumes and chemicals.
- Ability to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k with 4% employer matching.
- Three weeks of PTO.
- Paid Wellness Time.
- 11 paid Holidays.
- Minimum one-week paid wellness time.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- 1 Paid Volunteer Day.
- 1 Paid YuDay.
- Company paid STD, LTD, and Life insurance.
Yugo is a global leader in student housing, operating nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states in the U.S. and spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities worldwide. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike.
Compensation: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour. Eligible for leasing renewal commissions.
Location: Charlottesville, VA