Part-Time

Maintenance Assistant

Posted on 5/7/2026

Deadline 5/7/27
Campus Life & Style

Campus Life & Style

201-500 employees

Operates 60+ residential communities nationwide

Compensation Overview

$16/hr

Bloomington, IN, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • HVAC /EPA 608 certification
  • Proficient in basic building HVAC systems
  • Proficient in basic building electrical systems
  • Proficient in basic plumbing building systems
  • Make Ready experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel and Property Management software (Entrata)
  • Knowledge of market rate and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit programs and Fair Housing Laws and Equal Employment Opportunity Laws
  • 1+ years of relevant experience managing building systems in student housing
  • 1+ years of experience with building automation systems, and life safety systems
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines
  • An entrepreneurial mindset—you're creative and will challenge the status quo to meet the needs of our residents and our company
  • Criminal background and drug screening
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that property is clean, maintained, and safe for residents, prospects, employees, and visitors at all times, including offices, common areas, stairwells, exteriors, basements, grounds, exteriors, etc.
  • Identify and react to potential situations which would cause liability to the property or management company.
  • Analyze the physical condition of the properties and identify and implement ways to improve curb appeal, with approval from the Manager.
  • Complete all work orders in a timely, professional, and courteous manner, and clean up thoroughly before leaving the unit or at the end of each work session.
  • Ensure maintenance vehicles and equipment are kept clean and maintained properly to maximize lifespan.
  • Ensure that all equipment and machinery is kept in good condition. This includes but is not limited to: domestic hot water heaters, boilers and furnaces, air conditioning units and pumps, and storage tanks. Conduct routine maintenance and inspections.
  • Always keep an organized and safe maintenance shop and storage areas
  • Perform and record quarterly inspections, complete work in a timely manner, and ensure proper resident bill-backs.
  • Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in managing a successful turn by scheduling and managing all maintenance staff and vendors (in cooperation with the property manager), including cleaners, painters, grounds people, courtesy guards, etc.
  • For the safety of the community, ensure all exterior lighting is always functional and sufficient, and oversee inspections.
  • Set and adhere to realistic project deadlines and update the manager on progress.
  • Follow all code, legal, OSHA, and compliance statutes.
  • The activities listed above may not be all inclusive.

CLS Living owns and operates 60+ rental communities in 40+ U.S. markets, offering housing and resident services managed through a combination of on-site teams and centralized corporate operations. Its product is the rental communities and the support services for resident life, maintenance, and operations, delivered with a design-forward, style-driven approach. The company differentiates itself with a strong emphasis on culture and employee satisfaction—recognized as a top place to work—and a scalable, multi-market management model focused on delivering high-quality resident experiences. Its goal is to create value by building a world-class team, maintaining a positive workplace culture, and delivering an exceptional resident experience across its portfolio to remain a best-in-class real estate operator.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Student housing demand near major universities like Texas State and SDSU drives occupancy.
  • Portfolio scale enables standardized operational efficiency while maintaining local market customization.
  • Geographic diversification across Texas and San Diego reduces concentration risk exposure.

What critics are saying

  • CEO Jim Sholders departed to Yugo USA, eroding institutional knowledge and leadership stability.
  • Yugo acquired Campus Advantage, intensifying direct competition and talent poaching pressures.
  • Vesper Holdings subsidiary status exposes CLS to parent company distress or forced divestiture.

What makes Campus Life & Style unique

  • Manages 60 communities with 28,000+ beds using institutional-grade best practices.
  • Backed by Vesper Holdings with experienced leadership team across 31 markets.
  • Delivers resort-style amenities and fully furnished units across diverse property types.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company News

Student Housing Business
Mar 15th, 2023
Rental, Occupancy Rate Growth Bring Benefits and Potential Pitfalls

Campus Life & Style was awarded management of The View on the Square, a 390-bed student housing property located near Texas State University in San Marcos, late last year.

Cision
Feb 17th, 2023
Campus Life & Style Awarded The Management Of Two San Diego Student Ho

StateSide - Opening August 2023. . "...positioning CLS early in our development pipeline, gave us the best practices from an institutional grade manager which has positioned us to make these SDSU Developments two of the most dynamic student housing projects in San Diego...” said Rudy Medina, Co-Founder of Next Space Development

GlobeNewswire
Mar 3rd, 2022
Clsliving promotes Jessica Nix to Chief Marketing Officer

Vesper Holdings (“Vesper”) is pleased to announce that Jessica Nix has been promoted to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Campus Life & Style (“CLS”), its wholly-owned property management company.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 24th, 2022
Campus Life & Style promotes Dan Shoepe to COO

Vesper Holdings (“Vesper”) is pleased to announce that Dan Shoepe has been promoted to the position of COO at Campus Life & Style (“CLS”), its wholly-owned property management company.

CLS Living
Dec 12th, 2021
Campus Life & Style expands offices in Texas, United States

“Campus Life & Style is pleased to expand its footprint in Texas and incorporate this property into its rapidly growing student housing portfolio.”