Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Overview

Perform maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of student housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment inventory
• preventative inspections
• work orders
• vendor lock
• pool maintenance
• resident service

Tasks

Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of responsibilities, including work orders, grounds and common area clean up and maintenance, and maintaining good resident relations. -Assisting in other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor -Equipment Inventory: Ensure proper equipment is kept in inventory. Report missing/broken equipment immediately to Maintenance Supervisor. Assist in the verification of inventory as directed. Advise Maintenance Supervisor of any needed equipment/supplies -Scheduled Inspections: Review Preventative Maintenance Calendar on monthly basis. At the Direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform following duties on a monthly basis:Car ChecksBreezeway InspectionsSafety and Trip Hazard Inspections -Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors -On Call: Provide on call coverage during non business hours, as directed by Maintenance Supervisor. On larger properties, on call duties are rotated amongst all maintenance staff -Timekeeping: Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms. Obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community Manager -Complete a turnkey checklist for each unit as work is completed. Obtain Maintenance Supervisor signature on form once work is finalized. -Install Vendor Lock on unit within 24 hours of receiving keys from resident -Make-Ready Preparation: Per the turn schedule provided by the Maintenance Supervisor, complete turns:Install Vendor Lock on unit within 24 hours of receiving keys from residentCommunicate any vendor make-ready issues to Maintenance Supervisor.3Ensure that Maintenance Supervisor has walked unit and has approved all work to be done prior to startComplete a turnkey checklist for each unit as work is completed. Obtain Maintenance Supervisor signature on form once work is finalized. -Education: Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs. Ensure and required licenses and certifications are kept current -Reporting maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager for review -Common Area Inspection/Pick-up: Walk Common areas daily, before 9 am. Always be diligent to look for maintenance issues -Peak Day Trash Pickup: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, inspect all grounds and ensure cleanliness -Meetings: Meet with Maintenance Supervisor daily to review work orders and assignments. Communicate all maintenance concerns. Expect to receive a daily list of assignments and direction from Maintenance Supervisor -Monthly Safety Meeting: Attend a monthly safety meeting to stay informed of safety regulations and changes. Utilize meeting to communicate problems and get direction on better ways of doing things and improved cost control -Ensure that Maintenance Supervisor has walked unit and has approved all work to be done prior to start -Logs: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office (Daily). Keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheets -Maintaining the maintenance shop according to policy -Weekend Coverage: Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans. (Weekly) -Spot cleaning the model and vacant units on a daily basis -Workorders: Complete workorders as directed. Ensure 24-hour response policy. (Daily) -Quarterly Unit Inspections: At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, replace filters on a quarterly basis and inspect units for mold and other problems during filter installs. Place notice in each unit reiterating community policies regarding trash, recycling and proper HVAC operation (standard letter) -Maintenance Inventory: Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies needed -Key Change-Outs: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, change out vendor lock for newly keyed lock once a unit has been leased and move-in is scheduled. Document in CSR -Unit Punch: Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor -Vendor Assistance: Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding venders’ status and adherence to schedule -Ensuring the clean condition of the community at all times -Communicate any vendor make-ready issues to Maintenance Supervisor.3 -Breezeway Cleanliness: Enforce trash standards on property. Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued. (Daily) -Completing all routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor -Pool Maintenance: At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor, log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local code

Requirements

• certified hvac
• high school
• driver’s license
• mechanical aptitude
• customer service
• teamwork

What You Bring

Lifting over 10 lbs. Between 1/3 and 2/3 X Toxic or caustic chemicals X Odors or fumes Over 2/3 Time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Under 1/3 Travel Outside the area Lifting under 10 lbs. -Influence – 20% -Able to follow directions from a supervisor -Internal/External Relationships – 20% -Reporting – 16.67%Multi-Tasking – 16.67%Work Quality – 16.67%Work Quantity – 16.67%Creativity & Productivity – 16.67% -Work Quantity – 16.67%Creativity & Productivity – 16.67% -Able to maintain confidentiality -Time Management – 14.29% -Effort & Self Development – 16.67% -Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience -Organized and detail-oriented -Practical Judgment – 16.67%Action-Oriented – 16.67%Confidence & Risk Taking – 16.67%Effort & Self Development – 16.67% -Perseverance& Determination – 14.29%Reliability & Punctuality – 14.29%Time Management – 14.29%Approachability & Composure – 14.29%Verbal & Written Communication – 14.29% -Reliability & Punctuality – 14.29% -Excellent customer service skills -Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires -Approachability & Composure – 14.29% -Work Quality – 16.67% -Good communication and listening skills -Integrity – 14.29%Perseverance& Determination – 14.29%Reliability & Punctuality – 14.29%Time Management – 14.29%Approachability & Composure – 14.29%Verbal & Written Communication – 14.29% -A general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learn -Analytical & Problem Solving – 16.67%Decisive – 16.67%Practical Judgment – 16.67%Action-Oriented – 16.67%Confidence & Risk Taking – 16.67%Effort & Self Development – 16.67% -Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure -Certified HVAC as required -Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals -Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others -Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance -High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience -Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form -Verbal & Written Communication – 14.29% -Ethics & Values – 14.29% -Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures -Creativity & Productivity – 16.67% -Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization -Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction -Able to be “on call” weekends and after hours -Must have own tools -Job Knowledge – 16.67% -Collaboration & Teamwork – 20% -Able to accept constructive criticism -Multi-Tasking – 16.67%Work Quality – 16.67%Work Quantity – 16.67%Creativity & Productivity – 16.67% -Confidence & Risk Taking – 16.67% -Effective time management skills -Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads -Action-Oriented – 16.67%

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Benefits

-Customer Service – 20% -Breezeway Inspections -Car Checks

About University Partners

-Using a data-driven thematic acquisition strategy, it identifies markets and assets with upside others often overlook. -It operates as a vertically-integrated platform, combining acquisition, development, and management under one roof. -Their financial strength and capital partnerships enable swift deployment and outsized returns in the student housing sector. -Typical projects span ground-up developments and lease-ups to repositioned communities near major universities. -Specialists on the team oversee everything from asset selection and underwriting to lease-up supervision and community operations. -A standout: they offer in-house training across all levels, maintaining consistency and quality across every property. -Despite being lean in headcount, their entrepreneurial culture and strong track record fuel rapid growth and innovation.

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