Student Housing Maintenance Technician – Turn & Repairs

College Town Communities; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

College Town Communities is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician for student housing in Auburn, AL. You will handle day-to-day work orders, perform preventative maintenance, and prepare units during peak move-in/move-out seasons.

Responsibilities include rapid turn maintenance, basic plumbing/electrical/HVAC repairs, and coordinating with vendors. Strong communication with student residents and parents is essential; tools are provided on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or building maintenance preferred.
• Minimum 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, including painting, drywall repair, appliance fixes, deep key/lock changes, and amenity resets.
• Routine & Emergency Repairs: diagnose and resolve work orders promptly; basic plumbing, electrical, basic HVAC, appliance repair, drywall, and painting.
• Student & Resident Relations: interact professionally with student residents and parents, maintaining clear communication and high customer satisfaction.
• Preventative Maintenance: execute regularly scheduled maintenance for buildings, grounds, shared amenities, and mechanical systems.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: assist with monitoring exterior contractors and vendors on larger projects.
• Inventory & Asset Management: maintain records of tools, repair parts, and supplies; notify management when reordering is required.
• Safety & Inspections: conduct routine property walkthroughs to identify hazards, code compliance issues, or needed repairs.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical systems

HVAC troubleshooting

Appliance repair

Drywall

Painting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or building maintenance technology

Job description

College Town Communities is seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician for student housing in Auburn, AL. You will handle day-to-day work orders, perform preventative maintenance, and prepare units during peak move-in/move-out seasons.

Responsibilities include rapid turn maintenance, basic plumbing/electrical/HVAC repairs, and coordinating with vendors. Strong communication with student residents and parents is essential; tools are provided on-site.