Maintenance Technician

University Partners; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, respond to service requests, and support unit turns while delivering excellent customer service in our community spaces. The role covers repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and other building systems, plus inspections, safety compliance, and on-site coverage during weekends and after-hours.

You must provide your own tools, work independently or with a team, and communicate professionally

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliance repairs.
• Experience in building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and routine service requests promptly.
• Repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and carpentry.
• Inspect and maintain grounds, common areas, and vacant units.
• Assist with unit turns and vendor coordination.
• Report maintenance and safety concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• On-call coverage on weekends, overtime, and after-hours.
• Communicate professionally with residents, vendors, and team.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Appliance repair

General construction

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs general maintenance, completes service requests, supports unit turns, and helps maintain clean, safe, and welcoming community spaces while providing excellent customer service.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete work orders and routine service requests promptly, following the company’s 24-hour response standard.
• Perform general repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, and other building systems.
• Inspect and maintain grounds, breezeways, common areas, vacant units, models, amenities, and maintenance workspaces.
• Assist with unit turns, including inspections, repairs, lock changes, vendor coordination, punch work, and completion of required checklists.
• Identify and report maintenance, safety, inventory, and equipment concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance, unit inspections, filter changes, and other scheduled property inspections.
• Assist with pool maintenance and required safety, OSHA, EPA, and SDS documentation as directed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, service records, and maintenance logs.
• Participate in safety meetings and maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Provide weekend, overtime, and after-hours on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Communicate professionally with residents, guests, vendors, contractors, and team members.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, and basic construction.
• General mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous property or general maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to remain professional and productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must provide personal tools required for the position.
• Ability to climb ladders, perform physical maintenance work, and lift or carry heavy items.
• Availability to work weekends, overtime, and after-hours on-call shifts as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED and related maintenance experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• HVAC certification as required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.