Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Partners is a leading owner, operator, and manager of student housing communities across the U.S., supporting vibrant student living environments and strong operational performance. Our teams focus on service excellence, safety, and creating communities where residents thrive. Role purpose Maintenance Technicians support the condition, safety, and functionality of the community by completing service requests, preparing units, maintaining common areas, and delivering excellent resident service.

Requirements

Prior maintenance experience required; student housing or multifamily experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and basic construction with strong mechanical aptitude
Experience supporting student housing operations including turns, high-volume timelines, and move-in readiness preferred
Ability to work evenings, weekends, peak turn periods, and participate in on-call rotations
Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time management skills
Professional, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Must have own tools and ability to lift, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification preferred where required

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to residents, guests, vendors, and team members while maintaining positive resident relations
Complete routine service requests within 24 hours and communicate maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor
Maintain cleanliness and organization across common areas, grounds, model units, vacant units, breezeways, and the maintenance shop
Perform work orders, unit turns, punch walks, lock changes, and make-ready tasks according to schedule and standards
Coordinate with vendors, support move-in and move-out readiness, and ensure units meet quality expectations before occupancy
Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, logs, inspections, inventory tracking, and safety records
Conduct daily inspections to identify maintenance issues and uphold community standards and curb appeal
Support preventive maintenance including filter replacements, safety checks, and scheduled inspections
Monitor supplies, tools, and equipment while reporting inventory needs to the Maintenance Supervisor
Maintain OSHA, MSDS, and safety compliance while following company policies and procedures
Participate in daily planning with the Maintenance Supervisor, maintain timekeeping, and follow overtime approval guidelines
Provide weekend coverage and rotating on-call support as required
Assist with additional maintenance and community support tasks as assigned