Student Housing Maintenance Tech – Turn & Fix Expert

College Town Communities; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

College Town Communities seeks a Maintenance Technician to support student housing in San Marcos, TX. You will handle day-to-day work orders, perform preventative maintenance, and prepare units for turnover during peak move‑in/out seasons.

You will use your troubleshooting skills to address plumbing, electrical, basic HVAC, appliance, drywall and painting tasks, while providing responsive service to student residents and families. Tools are supplied on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or building maintenance technology preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in residential property maintenance, facility operations, or student housing.
• Strong working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical systems, basic HVAC troubleshooting, appliance repair, drywall, and painting.

Responsibilities

• Turn Operations & Unit Prep: perform rapid, high‑quality turn maintenance during seasonal move‑in/move‑out.
• Routine & Emergency Repairs: diagnose and resolve work orders promptly (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, minor carpentry).
• Student & Resident Relations: interact professionally with student residents and parents, ensuring satisfaction.
• Preventative Maintenance: execute scheduled maintenance for buildings, grounds, amenities, and mechanical systems.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: monitor exterior contractors and vendors on larger projects.
• Inventory & Asset Management: track tools, parts, and supplies; notify when reordering.
• Safety & Inspections: conduct property walkthroughs to identify hazards and code issues.

Skills

Turn & unit prep basics

Electrical safety & repair

Plumbing basics

HVAC troubleshooting

Drywall & painting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school cert in HVAC/electrical/building maintenance

Job description

College Town Communities seeks a Maintenance Technician to support student housing in San Marcos, TX. You will handle day-to-day work orders, perform preventative maintenance, and prepare units for turnover during peak move‑in/out seasons.

You will use your troubleshooting skills to address plumbing, electrical, basic HVAC, appliance, drywall and painting tasks, while providing responsive service to student residents and families. Tools are supplied on-site.