About the role
Ready to Fix, Improve, and Make an Impact? Join Our Maintenance Team!
University Partners is currently seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our team and help maintain a safe, comfortable, and welcoming community for our residents.
JOB PURPOSE: Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of responsibilities, including work orders, grounds and common area clean up and maintenance, and maintaining good resident relations.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and responsibilities will include those specifically assigned by the employee’s immediate supervisor.
* Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors. * Completing all routine service requests within 24 hours at the direction of Maintenance Supervisor. * Ensuring the clean condition of the community at all times. * Maintaining the maintenance shop according to policy. * Reporting maintenance issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager for review. * Assisting in other tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. * Spot cleaning the model and vacant units on a daily basis.
Qualifications: * Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction. * A general mechanical aptitude combined with a willingness and desire to learn. * Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. * Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience * Excellent customer service skills * Good communication and listening skills * Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others * Organized and detail-oriented * Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure * Effective time management skills * Able to maintain confidentiality * Able to follow directions from a supervisor * Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures * Able to accept constructive criticism * Must have own tools * Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads * Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires * Able to be “on call” weekends and after hours
Education and Experience: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications/ Licenses: * Certified HVAC as required. * Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Why Join Our Maintenance Team? Join a team where your skills, hard work, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference every day. As a member of our Maintenance Team, you’ll help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming living environment for our residents while gaining hands-on experience and opportunities to grow your career. If you enjoy solving problems, working with a supportive team, and taking pride in your work, we’d love to have you join us!