Temporary Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Temporary Maintenance Technician Temporary role, immediate impact — use your maintenance skills to help keep our community running at its best.Why Join University Partners?At University Partners, our communities are more than student housing — they are places where residents live, learn, and grow. As a team member, you will play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for our residents and staff.Joining University Partners means being part of a company that values teamwork, accountability, and hands-on support. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, work alongside a dedicated property team, and contribute to a positive resident experience during one of the busiest and most important times of the year.Job PurposeDepending on the size of a community, the community may have an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor who oversees the Maintenance Technicians, assists the Maintenance Supervisor with administration, and also performs maintenance work orders. On smaller communities, the Maintenance Supervisors may oversee Maintenance Technicians directly. Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of responsibilities, including work orders, grounds and common area clean up and maintenance, and maintaining good resident relations.PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor.Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractorsCompleting all routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of Maintenance SupervisorEnsuring the clean condition of the community at all timesMaintaining the maintenance shop according to policyReporting maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager for reviewAssisting in other tasks as directed by the Maintenance SupervisorSpot cleaning the model and vacant units on a daily basisDaily/WeeklyMeetings: 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 SupervisorTimekeeping: Keep a record of hours utilizing company provided forms. Obtain authorization to work overtime from Maintenance Supervisor or Community ManagerCommon Area Inspection/Pick-up: Walk Common areas daily, before 9 am. Always be diligent to look for maintenance issuesPeak Day Trash Pickup: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, inspect all grounds and ensure cleanlinessMake-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. Workorders: Complete workorders as directed. Ensure 24-hour response policy. (Daily)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 CSROn 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 staffBreezeway Cleanliness: Enforce trash standards on property. Report violations to Maintenance Supervisor so notices to residents can be issued. (Daily)Pool Maintenance: At the direction of Maintenance Supervisor, log and maintain pool chemicals daily, according to local codeLogs: At direction of Maintenance Supervisor, maintain MSDS/OSHA/EPA logs in shop and office (Daily). Keep abreast of changes to MSDS sheetsMaintenance Inventory: Inform Maintenance Supervisor of supplies neededWeekend Coverage: Per schedule provided by Maintenance Supervisor, provide coverage of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans. (Weekly)MonthlyScheduled 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 InspectionsMonthly 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 controlQuarterly/OngoingQuarterly 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)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/suppliesEducation: Keep Maintenance Supervisor updated on education and certification needs. Ensure and required licenses and certifications are kept currentMove-Out/Move-InVendor Assistance: Work with vendors during process and provide input to Maintenance Supervisor regarding venders’ status and adherence to scheduleUnit Punch: Complete unit punch at the direction of Maintenance SupervisorQualificationsWorking knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic constructionA general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learnAbility 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 organizationAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formProfessional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experienceExcellent customer service skillsGood communication and listening skillsAble to be an effective team player and interact well with othersOrganized and detail-orientedPatient, even-tempered and works well under pressureEffective time management skillsAble to maintain confidentialityAble to follow directions from a supervisorAble to understand and follow posted work rules and proceduresAble to accept constructive criticismMust have own toolsAble to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loadsAble to work weekends or overtime as job requiresAble to be “on call” weekends and after hoursEducation And ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceCertifications/ LicensesCertified HVAC as requiredValid driver’s license and proof of insurance