Maintenance Technician - Student Housing
About the role
University Partners is a national student housing owner-operator dedicated to creating well-maintained, welcoming communities where students can live and succeed. The maintenance teams play a crucial role in this mission, and we are seeking dependable, skilled professionals who take pride in their work.
Responsibilities
- Complete work orders and address routine maintenance requests (target 24-hour response when possible)
- Maintain grounds, common areas, and the maintenance shop
- Absorb unit make-ready turns and general repairs
- Support daily property walks to identify maintenance needs
- Help with key changes, preventative maintenance, pool upkeep, and basic logs
- Rotate on-call responsibilities with the team
- Communicate any issues promptly to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
- On call once a month
What you bring
- Experience with basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or general maintenance
- Strong customer service skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Ability to stay organized, follow instructions, and manage time well
- Comfort working indoors/outdoors in varying conditions
- Ability to lift and carry equipment, climb ladders, and work safely around tools and chemicals
Qualifications
- HVAC certification (as required)
- Valid driver’s license
- Personal tools
Work environment
This role includes hands-on work both inside units and outdoors, exposure to equipment noise, chemicals, and changing weather, and requires safe physical mobility (lifting, climbing, bending, etc.).
Why join us
You’ll be part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and resident satisfaction. You’ll have support from leadership, opportunities to grow your skills, and the chance to directly impact the day-to-day experience of students in your community.
Ready to apply?
If you’re dependable, skilled, and want a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our communities running at their best.