Seasonal TURN Help Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

About the role

University Partners is a student housing management company dedicated to maintaining well-maintained communities, offering responsive service, and fostering a positive resident experience. The Maintenance Technician role supports the day-to-day maintenance operations of our communities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors
• Complete routine service requests within 24 hours, as directed
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and condition of the community
• Support unit turns, make-ready preparation, and move-in readiness
• Maintain the maintenance shop according to company policy
• Communicate maintenance issues and concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
• Auxiliary tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor

Daily and Weekly Operations

• Meet daily with the Maintenance Supervisor to review work orders and assignments
• Complete assigned work orders and document completion per policy
• Walk common areas daily prior to 9:00 AM to identify maintenance, safety, or cleanliness issues
• Perform peak-day trash pickup and breezeway cleanliness checks as directed
• Spot clean model units and vacant units daily
• Change locks and complete key change-outs as scheduled and documented
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and obtain approval prior to working overtime
• Participate in on-call rotation during non-business hours, as required
• Support pool maintenance and chemical logging per local code when applicable
• Maintain required OSHA, EPA, and MSDS logs as directed
• Support equipment inventory verification and report missing or damaged items
• Maintain weekend coverage per established schedules

Inspections, Preventative Maintenance, and Safety

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks per the monthly maintenance calendar
• Complete scheduled inspections including breezeway, safety, trip hazard, and car checks
• Attend monthly safety meetings and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Assist with quarterly unit inspections and HVAC filter replacements
• Support equipment inventory verification and report missing or damaged items

Move-in and Move-out Support

• Assist vendors during unit turns and communicate progress or concerns
• Ensure units meet readiness standards prior to move-in

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic construction
• General mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn
• Strong customer service, communication, and listening skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Must have own basic maintenance tools
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift or carry heavy loads
• Availability for weekends, overtime, and on-call rotations as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 months of related maintenance experience or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• HVAC certification as required by local regulations
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance