Maintenance Supervisor - Student Housing

University Partners•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

University partners are a leading student housing management company, creating exceptional communities where residents thrive and team members grow. Join a supportive, results-driven team and take your career to the next level. If you’re organized, hands-on, and ready to lead a maintenance team at a vibrant student housing community, we encourage you to apply today. Job Purpose: The Maintenance Supervisor ensures the physical integrity of the community, oversees maintenance staff, and manages work orders, make-ready units, and ongoing property projects to deliver an exceptional resident experience.

Requirements

HVAC certification required; working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction
2–3 years hands-on maintenance experience, including installation, repair, and troubleshooting of building systems
Experience managing: work order prioritization, vendor coordination, maintenance budgets, inventory control, on-call scheduling, preventive maintenance schedules, and maintaining curb appeal
Ability to lead, train, and coach staff, while also working effectively as part of a team
Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure
Professional demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality and follow procedures
Physical ability to lift heavy loads, climb ladders, and perform work in varying conditions (townhomes are 3 floors)
Ability to work weekends, overtime, and on-call as required (Turn July–Aug mandatory)
Basic computer skills for maintenance tracking, system access, and reporting
Associate degree or equivalent technical training, or 2–3 years related experience

Nice To Haves

Hands-on maintenance experience in student housing preferred

Responsibilities

Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees, and contractors
Overseeing and training all maintenance staff to ensure coverage and consistent standards
Scheduling and completing work orders, ensuring timely response (24-hour policy)
Maintaining community cleanliness and upkeep of common areas, grounds, and amenities
Monitoring maintenance shop, inventory, and supplies within budget
Coordinating vendor work and reviewing work for quality
Ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations
Maintaining operations and response plans for emergencies including asbestos, lead, and mold
Meet with Community Manager daily to review maintenance issues, make-ready status, and staffing needs
Inspect common areas, grounds, breezeways, and parking lots for cleanliness and safety
Schedule and assign work orders, make-ready tasks, and move-outs/move-ins
Update make-ready boards and track status in CSR
Oversee key log and ensure accountability for all keys
Provide on-call coverage and weekend maintenance support
Maintain logs (MSDS/OSHA/EPA), CSR, and preventive maintenance schedules
Monitor pool, irrigation, trash compactor, and breezeway standards
Review staff uniforms, shop cleanliness, and tools inventory
Walk property for car checks, safety hazards, and landscaping inspections
Conduct monthly property inspections with Community Manager; recommend improvements and cost-saving initiatives
Maintain equipment inventory and track warranties for appliances and HVAC
Oversee training and certifications of maintenance staff
Inspect units quarterly for HVAC filters, mold, and overall condition
Maintain emergency vendor list and coordinate critical vendor responses
Coordinate vendor work and schedules for make-ready units
Conduct pre- and post-move inspections and document issues for follow-up
Review move-in forms within 15 days to ensure all maintenance concerns addressed
Assist with unit punch lists and resident/vendor communication
Administer and monitor budget; make expenditure decisions as approved
Hire, discipline, promote, and evaluate maintenance staff (1–10 employees)
Assign and delegate work; provide formal training and instructions