Maintenance Assistant

CLS Living; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match

Health, dental, vision

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

EAP

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Unmatched company culture

Job summary

CLS Living is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to deliver first-class customer service to prospects and residents. You will clean vacated units and prep them for lease, and help keep grounds tidy while handling requests promptly and professionally.

We value a quick learner with strong multitasking ability, dedicated to safety, quality workmanship, and reliable reporting in a fast-paced community environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience managing building systems in student housing.
• At least 1 year experience with building automation systems and life safety systems.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive and improvement-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of vacated units and prepare them for lease and move-in.
• Keep property grounds clean and safe; handle resident requests promptly.
• Ensure professional workmanship, communication, appearance, organization, and reporting.
• Oversee exterior lighting checks and basic maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Coordinate with Manager on deadlines and compliance with codes and OSHA standards.

Skills

Building systems mgmt

Automation systems

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

At CLS Living, our mission is simple: to deliver anunparalleled resident experienceand foster anexceptional workplace environment. We are committed to building aworld-class teamof passionate individuals who thrive in a culture of positivity, creativity, and continuous growth.

Each day brings new opportunities to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact. We take pride in our vibrant, design-forward communities and in the devoted teams who manage them with care and integrity. Our success starts with our people—and when our team thrives, our residents do too.

At CLS Living, our mission is simple: to deliver anunparalleled resident experienceand foster anexceptional workplace environment. We are committed to building aworld-class teamof passionate individuals who thrive in a culture of positivity, creativity, and continuous growth.

Each day brings new opportunities to innovate, lead, and make a meaningful impact. We take pride in our vibrant, design-forward communities and in the devoted teams who manage them with care and integrity. Our success starts with our people—and when our team thrives, our residents do too.

Company Benefits & Perks

We believe in rewarding our team with benefits that support both personal and professional well-being:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with Company Matching

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance & Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional Development & Advancement Opportunities

• Supportive, Fun, and Flexible Work Environment

• Access to anUnmatched Company Culturethat values individuality and innovation

The Job At-A-Glance

We are looking to add a Maintenance Assistant who will provide first-class customer service to prospects and residents. This role is responsible for cleaning all vacated units to prepare them for lease and move-in. The Maintenance Assistant will also assist in keeping the property grounds clean by picking up trash, while ensuring all requests are handled promptly and professionally. Consistently maintaining professional quality in workmanship, communication, personal appearance, organization, and reporting is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the property is clean, maintained, and safe for residents, prospects, employees, and visitors at all times, including offices, common areas, stairwells, basements, grounds, exteriors, and more.

• Identify and address potential situations that could cause liability to the property or management company.

• Assess the physical condition of properties and recommend improvements to enhance curb appeal, with approval from the Manager.

• Complete all work orders timely, professionally, and courteously, ensuring thorough clean-up before leaving the unit or finishing each work session.

• Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop and storage areas at all times.

• Ensure all exterior lighting is functional and adequate for community safety; oversee necessary inspections.

• Set realistic project deadlines and keep the Manager updated on progress.

• Follow all applicable codes, legal requirements, OSHA standards, and compliance statutes.

The activities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience managing building systems in student housing

• At least 1 year experience with building automation systems and life safety systems

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines

• Entrepreneurial mindset — creative, proactive, and willing to challenge the status quo to better serve residents and the company

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and who sees every challenge as an opportunity to improve the resident experience. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a passionatementor and team builder, invested in the growth and development of others.

• Act as anambassador of the CLS Livings culture, bringing energy, pride, and leadership to the community.

• Have apersonal drive to excel, grow within the company, and take ownership of their role.

• Possess anentrepreneurial spirit, always looking for innovative ways to enhance operations, resident satisfaction, and property performance.

• Demonstrate asolutions-first mindset, handling challenges with professionalism and integrity.

CLS Living is very proud to be recognized as a certified Great Places to Work company. CLS Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.