Maintenance Assistant

CLS Living•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

CLS Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to provide first-class customer service to prospective and current residents. The role includes cleaning vacated units in preparation for leasing and move-in, helping keep property grounds clean, and responding promptly and professionally to requests. The Maintenance Assistant is expected to maintain professional standards in workmanship, communication, appearance, organization, and reporting while contributing to a clean, well-maintained, and safe community.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience managing building systems in student housing.
At least 1 year of experience with building automation systems and life safety systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Creative, proactive, and willing to challenge the status quo to better serve residents and the company.

Nice To Haves

Passionate mentor and team builder invested in the growth and development of others.
Ability to act as an ambassador of CLS Living’s culture, bringing energy, pride, and leadership to the community.
Personal drive to excel, grow within the company, and take ownership of the role.
Entrepreneurial spirit and interest in finding innovative ways to improve operations, resident satisfaction, and property performance.
Solutions-first mindset, handling challenges with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

Keep the property clean, maintained, and safe for residents, prospects, employees, and visitors, including offices, common areas, stairwells, basements, grounds, and exteriors.
Identify and address potential situations that could create liability for the property or management company.
Assess the physical condition of properties and recommend curb-appeal improvements, subject to the Manager’s approval.
Complete work orders promptly, professionally, and courteously, and clean up thoroughly before leaving a unit or ending a work session.
Keep maintenance shops and storage areas organized and safe.
Ensure exterior lighting is functional and adequate for community safety, and oversee necessary inspections.
Set realistic project deadlines and update the Manager on progress.
Follow applicable codes, legal requirements, OSHA standards, and compliance statutes.
Clean vacated units in preparation for lease and move-in.
Help keep property grounds clean by picking up trash and handle requests promptly and professionally.