Maintenance Assistant

Campus Life & Style; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in student housing seeks a Maintenance Assistant to enhance the resident experience through cleaning units and ensuring property safety. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced environments, possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and prioritize resident satisfaction.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Company Matching

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Professional Development & Advancement Opportunities

Supportive, Fun, and Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in student housing.
• Experience with building automation and life safety systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare vacated units for new residents.
• Maintain safe and clean property grounds.
• Complete work orders promptly and professionally.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Customer Service

Job description

Overview

AtCampus Life & Style, 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

Responsibilities

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

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 Campus Life & Style 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.

We conduct criminal background and drug screening.Campus Life & Style is very proud to be recognized as a certified Great Places to Work company.Campus Life & Style 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.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.