Maintenance Technician - Student Housing | $750 Sign On Bonus

University Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Partners seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform general maintenance, complete service requests, and support unit turns in our community spaces in Orlando, FL. You will handle electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry tasks while delivering excellent customer service to residents and guests.

You will participate in safety meetings, maintain logs, and provide weekend, overtime, and after-hours on-call coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in property or general maintenance preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must provide personal tools.
• Availability to work weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders promptly per 24-hour standard.
• Perform general repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry.
• Inspect grounds, common areas, and vacant units.
• Assist with unit turns and vendor coordination.
• Report maintenance, safety, inventory issues to supervisor.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Assist with pool maintenance and safety documentation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and logs.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain licenses.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Communicate professionally with residents, vendors, team members.
• Follow company policies and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

HVAC

Appliance repair

Carpentry

General maintenance

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Your Skills Are in Demand! Join Our Maintenance Team & Earn a $750 Sign-On Bonus!

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.