Maintenance Technician - Move-In Ready & Repairs

University Partners; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily maintenance operations across our student housing communities. You will handle service requests, unit turns, inspections, and grounds upkeep, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Assistant Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

You will collaborate with vendors, perform preventative maintenance tasks, and help ensure safety standards and clean, ready-to-move-in units for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 months of related maintenance experience or training preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic construction knowledge
• General mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn
• Strong customer service, communication, and listening skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude; own basic maintenance tools
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift or carry heavy loads
• Availability for weekends, overtime, and on-call rotations as required

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors; complete routine service requests within 24 hours
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and condition of the community
• Support unit turns, make-ready preparation, and move-in readiness
• Communicate maintenance issues and concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager
• Meet daily with the Maintenance Supervisor to review work orders and assignments
• Walk common areas daily before 9:00 AM to identify maintenance, safety, or cleanliness issues
• Participate in on-call rotation during non-business hours, as required
• Support pool maintenance and chemical logging per local code when applicable
• Monitor maintenance inventory and notify the Maintenance Supervisor of supply needs
• Provide weekend coverage per established schedules

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Climb ladders

Weekend/overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months maintenance experience or training

Job description

University Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily maintenance operations across our student housing communities. You will handle service requests, unit turns, inspections, and grounds upkeep, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or Assistant Maintenance Supervisor as needed.

You will collaborate with vendors, perform preventative maintenance tasks, and help ensure safety standards and clean, ready-to-move-in units for residents.