Seasonal TURN Help Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

About University PartnersUniversity Partners is a student housing management company focused on delivering well-maintained communities, responsive service, and a positive resident experience. Our maintenance teams play a critical role in keeping our communities safe, clean, and operating at a high standard.Job PurposeAre you hands-on, dependable, and ready to make an immediate impact?We are seeking a Temporary Seasonal Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day maintenance operations of our community. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping a property running smoothly through service request completion, unit turns, inspections, and overall grounds upkeep. The right candidate will be proactive, team-oriented, and committed to helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept environment for residents and staff.The Maintenance Technician supports the daily maintenance operations of the community, including service requests, unit turns, inspections, and grounds upkeep. Depending on community size, this role may report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor or work alongside an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor.Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesThis role will always include tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor and generally includes the following:Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors Complete routine service requests within 24 hours, as directedMaintain the overall cleanliness and condition of the communitySupport unit turns, make-ready preparation, and move-in readiness Maintain the maintenance shop according to company policyCommunicate maintenance issues and concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community ManagerAssist with additional tasks as directed by the Maintenance SupervisorDaily and Weekly OperationsMeet daily with the Maintenance Supervisor to review work orders and assignmentsComplete assigned work orders and document completion per policy Walk common areas daily prior to 9:00 AM to identify maintenance, safety, or cleanliness issuesPerform peak-day trash pickup and breezeway cleanliness checks as directedSpot clean model units and vacant units dailyChange locks and complete key change-outs as scheduled and documented Maintain accurate timekeeping and obtain approval prior to working overtimeParticipate in on-call rotation during non-business hours, as requiredSupport pool maintenance and chemical logging per local code when applicableMonitor maintenance inventory and notify the Maintenance Supervisor of supply needsProvide weekend coverage per established schedulesInspections, preventative maintenance, and safetyPerform preventative maintenance tasks per the monthly maintenance calendarComplete scheduled inspections including breezeway, safety, trip hazard, and car checks Attend monthly safety meetings and follow all safety policies and proceduresAssist with quarterly unit inspections and HVAC filter replacementsMaintain required OSHA, EPA, and MSDS logs as directedSupport equipment inventory verification and report missing or damaged itemsMove-in and move-out support - Assist vendors during unit turns and communicate progress or concerns Complete unit punch lists as directedEnsure units meet readiness standards prior to move-inQualificationsWorking knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic constructionGeneral mechanical aptitude with willingness to learnStrong customer service, communication, and listening skillsAbility to follow written and verbal instructions Effective time management and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProfessional demeanor and positive attitude Must have own basic maintenance toolsAbility to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift or carry heavy loadsAvailability for weekends, overtime, and on-call rotations as requiredEducation And ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required1–3 months of related maintenance experience or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experienceCertifications and licensesHVAC certification as required by local regulationsValid driver’s license and proof of insuranceWork Environment And Physical RequirementsThis role includes work in office, outdoor, and mechanical environments and may involve exposure to changing weather conditions, chemicals, odors, electrical current, loud equipment, elevated work areas, and confined spaces. The position requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, reaching, bending, and clear verbal communication.This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.