Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

University Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, service requests, and unit turns while ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming community spaces with excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and basic construction, plus the ability to work independently or in teams and to provide personal tools. Weekend and after-hours availability is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related maintenance experience or training.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and basic construction.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must provide personal tools and be able to lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders and service requests promptly per 24-hour standard.
• Perform general repairs across building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry.
• Inspect and maintain grounds, common areas, and maintenance workspaces.
• Assist with unit turns and vendor coordination.
• Report safety, inventory, and equipment concerns to supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections.
• Assist with pool maintenance and safety documentation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance logs.
• Participate in safety meetings and maintain required licenses.
• Provide weekend, overtime, and after-hours on-call coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

HVAC familiarity

General mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Read/execute instructions

Physical endurance

Weekend/overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

JOB PURPOSE

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.