Maintenance Supervisor - Student Housing

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to keep our community running smoothly. You’ll lead a small maintenance team, oversee repairs, manage work orders, and ensure apartments and common areas are always in top shape. Maintenance Supervisors at University Partners are more hands-on, more involved in planning, and more connected to operations—not just fixing issues, but helping run the property. If you enjoy problem-solving, mentoring a team, and keeping things in order, this role is for you.

Requirements:

• 2–3 years hands-on maintenance experience, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general construction, preferably in student housing owner/operator properties.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• HVAC certification required.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and flexible hours during peak seasons like summer turn.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift heavy objects as needed.
• Basic computer skills for work order management and reporting.
• Must have your own tools.
   

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and train maintenance staff to ensure coverage and efficiency.
• Schedule and complete work orders promptly, responding to resident requests within 24 hours.
• Inspect apartments, common areas, and grounds to maintain a clean, safe, and well-functioning community.
• Oversee make-ready preparations, move-ins, and move-outs.
• Manage maintenance inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, EPA) and maintain proper logs.
• Provide on-call support as needed and help the team handle emergency situations.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly planning to stay ahead of property needs.
• Plan and lead summer turns, including staffing, scheduling, vendor coordination, inspections, and deadlines.
• Manage high-volume make-readies during turn season and ensure units are delivered on time and to standard.
• Support large move-in days by being onsite, visible, and ready to solve issues quickly.
• Work closely with the Community Manager and Leasing team during peak seasons to support leasing and resident satisfaction.

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience maintaining mechanical systems and performing repairs.

Why Join Us:

• Lead a small, skilled team in a fast-paced student housing environment.
• More responsibility and visibility than many competitor roles.
• Hands-on role with plenty of variety and problem-solving.
• Comprehensive benfits package including a Turn bonus of $2000. 
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on the community and resident experience.