Full-Time

Maintenance Manager

The Scion Group

The Scion Group

501-1,000 employees

Student housing owner, operator, advisor

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Madison, WI, USA

In Person

On-site role in Madison, Wisconsin. Travel may be required periodically.

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • High school diploma/GED, trade school diploma, or military training
  • 8 years of relevant experience managing building system in multi-unit residential properties, 5 years of supervisory experience
  • 5 years’ experience with building automation systems, and life safety systems
  • EPA 608 Universal certification
  • HVAC/EPA 608 Universal certification
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO), or intention to obtain within six months
  • Expertise in plumbing, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems as well as generally accepted maintenance practices
  • Boiler operator or Stationary Engineer Certificate/License
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as design drawings, blueprints, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Basic computer working knowledge, including Microsoft Office and CMMS
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to stand 8 hours or longer per day and lift up to 100 lbs. as necessary
Responsibilities
  • Manage all building services and preventative maintenance programs to the best of industries practices, the Scion’s Standard Operating Procedures, and in compliance with the State/Federal Govt./OSHA’s Codes/regulations.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations including but not limited to heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and piping, fire protection, and general building maintenance and troubleshooting, building automation systems and building maintenance
  • Monitor systems and provides diagnostics, preventative maintenance, annual testing, permitting, certification for all major building systems including, but not limited to: chilled water systems with fan coil units, air handling units with outside condensers including roof top units (RTU), building stationary boilers, hot & cold water distribution systems (plumbing, pressure/pneumatic/storage tanks, variable frequency drive (and pumps & motors), domestic hot water heaters, building automation systems (BAS), electrical distribution systems, switchgears and controls, generators, uninterrupted Power supply (UPS), elevators and lifts, parking structures (ventilation/drainage Systems, T-Joints), entrance & exit Gates and overhead doors, shingled/tarred roof, TPO membrane roofing system, EIFS, brick, vinyl, & cementitious sideboard, ACP, curtain walls, insulated glass units (IGUs).
  • Operate and manage all life safety systems including fire pumps, fire alarm monitoring panels, dry/wet sprinkler systems, visual and audible alarms, back flow preventers, smoke detectors, CO2 sensors/alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, means of egress, fire
  • Prioritize and schedule maintenance work, assuring quality of work consistent with Scion’s standards.
  • Manage the Facilities Technicians to ensure all service requests are completed within Scion standards and are appropriately and accurately
  • Manage facilities budgets.
  • Review completed work to verify conformance to standards or repair
  • Ensure all emergency, routine maintenance/repairs are carried out in a timely and professional manner.
  • Ensure all Preventive maintenance is carried out in a timely and professional manner.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to all safety/risk-management-related issues at the
  • Review completed work orders for accuracy of labor hours, materials’ cost, and track recurring equipment failures.
  • Conduct regular inspection tours of buildings, interior common areas and the exterior of the property, equipment and surrounding grounds for deficiencies, potential safety, health, or code problems and necessary
  • Prepare written reports summarizing findings, and advises other building users as appropriate, of the
  • Provide recommendations for dealing with problems noticed in
  • Oversee and supervise “Turn” preparation including the prompt inspection of vacated units, makes appropriate repairs and charges, and ensures completion as
  • Inspect vacant units after repairs and maintenance have been completed to determine quality of work performed and readiness for
  • Manage the maintenance spare parts and the tools inventory, determining which parts/tools to stock and their stock level and working directly with General Manager to maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies within
  • Maintain shop appearance and all mechanical, supply, electrical and storage facilities on
  • Ensure proper maintenance of equipment to ensure warranty compliance and extended useful life.
  • Oversee all other contracted work in the building, obtaining bids and negotiating prices with vendors and contractors, as approved by the General Manager, Regional Manager or the Regional Facility Manager.
  • Coordinate deliveries, schedules, and performance of all facility related
  • Ensure proper safety procedures are followed, personal protective equipment is used, and health & safety policies are
  • Manage process for keying and coring/coding of locks and maintain lock procedures, logbooks and protocols for key management and
  • Effectively implement standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance programs according to Scion’s
  • Take part in emergency preparedness planning and acts as essential personnel in
  • Escalate unique or urgent repairs/replacements to General Manager and Regional Facilities Manager.
  • Maintain records on all major systems including maintenance manuals, manufacturer’s cut sheets, warranties, and equipment
  • Work closely with the General Manager and Regional Facilities Manager to manage, formulate and track facilities and capital
  • Hire, train and develop Facilities team members, holding them accountable for delivering a high level of

The Scion Group owns, operates, and advises on student housing across North America, using a portfolio of four brands to offer options from budget to upscale and to tailor living experiences. Its properties generate rental income, while it also provides advisory services to universities and property owners to improve student housing offerings. The company combines property management with strategic consulting and a multi-brand approach to meet diverse campus needs with local relevance at scale. Its goal is to improve the student living experience across campuses by delivering high-quality, varied housing options and expert guidance.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • July 30, 2026 refinancing locked $555.6 million of floating-rate, interest-only debt across 14 properties.
  • May 2026 Ares JV bought 7,578 beds for $910 million near Auburn, Florida, and Notre Dame.
  • Scion's June 2026 Student Quarters acquisition adds 21 markets and deepens control over university housing demand.

What critics are saying

  • Student housing rent growth slowed to 0.4% in early 2026, squeezing margins across portfolios.
  • Scion's Student Quarters deal has 77% overlap, so integration mistakes hit 13,000 beds immediately.
  • Four Fannie Mae credit facilities and balance-sheet funding concentrate refinancing risk if capital markets tighten in 2027.

What makes The Scion Group unique

  • Scion controls 190 communities and nearly 118,000 beds across 94 university markets by June 2026.
  • Its vertically integrated model combines ownership, operations, and advisory services across student housing assets.
  • Scion repeatedly uses scale to buy portfolios like Harrison Street's 7,578-bed sale and Student Quarters.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
Multi-Housing News
Jul 31st, 2026
Scion Group secures $556M student housing refi.

Scion Group secures $556M student housing refi. A major advisory firm arranged the note. The Scion Group has secured $555.6 million in financing for a 14-property student housing portfolio totaling 4,295 units and 10,454 beds across nine states. Walker & Dunlop arranged the transaction on behalf of Scion. The assets are located in Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas. The company secured a floating-rate, interest-only loan through an existing Fannie Mae credit facility. One property included in the portfolio was Lark Central Florida in Orlando, Fla., according to Yardi Matrix. The, 416-unit, 995-bed community serves students attending the University of Central Florida. The Scion Group owns the property along with CPP Investment Board and GIC, Yardi Matrix shows. For the fall 2026 semester, the community is 88.9 percent preleased. This transaction continues a longstanding relationship between Walker & Dunlop and The Scion Group. The financing closed within one of Scion's four Fannie Mae credit facilities, all of which were originated by Walker & Dunlop. In 2024, the firm arranged another $380 million Fannie Mae credit facility refinancing for another 11-property student housing portfolio. For this most recent deal and the 2024 transaction, Walker & Dunlop's Capital Markets Real Estate Finance team of Colin Coleman, Brendan Coleman and Will Baker arranged the financing. Scion's recent expansion activity. Scion is one of the largest owners and operators of student housing communities across the globe with 190 communities and 118,000 beds under management. This past May, the company formed a joint venture with an Ares Real Estate fund to acquire a 12-property portfolio with 7,578 beds. The partnership purchased the assets from Harrison Street Asset Management for $910 million in the largest student housing transaction of the year. Communities are located across 10 states. Also in June, Scion announced that it was acquiring Student Quarters' operating platform in a transaction valued at $1.5 billion. The acquisition will add 29 assets totaling nearly 13,000 beds at 21 campuses. The deal will close later this quarter.

Bisnow
Jun 10th, 2026
Scion Group acquires Student Quarters for $1.5B, adding 13,000 beds to portfolio

The Scion Group has agreed to acquire Atlanta-based Student Quarters in a deal valuing its properties at roughly $1.5 billion. The transaction will add 13,000 beds across 21 markets to Scion's portfolio. This marks Scion's second major expansion in two months. Following the acquisition, the company will own 190 properties with nearly 118,000 beds total, cementing its position as the largest owner of student housing in the United States. The deal continues an aggressive growth strategy for Scion in the student housing sector.

Global Student Living (GSL)
May 21st, 2026
Scion Group and Ares acquire Harrison Street's $910M student housing portfolio.

Scion Group and Ares acquire Harrison Street's $910M student housing portfolio. * Scion Group and Ares Management formed a joint venture to acquire a 12-property student housing portfolio for $910 million, totaling 7,578 beds at $120,000 per bed, marking a significant investment in the sector. * The portfolio, sold by Harrison Street Asset Management, includes assets near major universities such as Auburn, Arizona State, Ohio State, and Washington State, highlighting strategic locations across key college markets. * Despite steady demand driven by a 1.8 percent rise in college enrollment and strong pre-leasing, rent growth slowed to 0.4 percent year-over-year in early 2026, down from 3.5 percent the previous year, indicating a cooling rental market. Original article: - Advertisement -

Alternatives Watch
May 20th, 2026
Scion, Ares launch student housing JV with $910m Harrison Street portfolio buy.

Scion, Ares launch student housing JV with $910m Harrison Street portfolio buy. L-R: Ben Mohns, Harrison Street's global head of asset management for real estate, and Andrew Holm, head of U.S. diversified equity for Ares Real Estate Harrison Street Asset Management has sold a 12-property U.S. student housing portfolio for $910 million to a newly formed joint venture between The Scion Group and an Ares Real Estate fund, in what the parties described as the largest student housing portfolio sale completed in 2026. The transaction marks the first investment between Scion and Ares, with Scion serving as operating partner. The two firms said the venture will target off-campus student housing in U.S. markets with strong enrollment fundamentals and limited new supply. The portfolio comprises 7,578 beds across 10 states and 12 universities, including Arizona State University, Auburn University, the University of Florida, the University of Notre Dame, The Ohio State University, and James Madison University. Harrison Street had assembled the assets over the past decade through five fund vehicles. * Grove at Auburn University Harrison Street, which manages $109 billion across infrastructure, real estate, and credit strategies, has invested more than $24 billion in 431 student housing properties totaling over 237,000 beds in North America and Europe since inception. The firm has sold 252 student housing properties for approximately $11 billion over the same period. "This portfolio reflects the culmination of years of disciplined acquisition and development activity, operational enhancement and optimization by our team, and local market expertise across some of the strongest university-driven housing markets in the country," said Ben Mohns, Harrison Street's global head of asset management for real estate. Harrison Street and Scion have closed multiple large transactions together since 2017, including a nearly $900 million student housing portfolio sale in November 2024. Robert Bronstein, CEO of The Scion Group, said the transaction marks two milestones for the firm: the start of a partnership with Ares and the expansion of Scion's owned portfolio to more than 105,000 beds, which he said makes Scion the world's largest owner of student housing. Scion has deployed approximately $10.2 billion of capital since 2016, with $3.4 billion of that in the past 24 months. Ares Real Estate managed approximately $117 billion in assets as of March 31, with more than 700 professionals across 38 offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. "By combining our scaled real estate platform with Scion's strong capabilities, we believe we are well positioned to unlock value across this portfolio and capitalize on the continued institutionalization of the student housing sector," said Andrew Holm, head of U.S. diversified equity for Ares Real Estate, who noted that the deal underscores the continued institutionalization of the student housing sector. The deal lands a week after Core Spaces closed its latest flagship fund, CSF IV, with about $1.64 billion in commitments from global investors for a strategy targeting student housing in major U.S. university markets. Pension systems including the Kern County Employees' Retirement Association, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and San Antonio Fire & Police Pension Fund have allocated to Kayne Anderson Real Estate Partners VII and other funds targeting student housing. Advisors. Walker & Dunlop advised on the financing of the transaction, which was led by BMO.

Student Housing Business
Mar 29th, 2026
ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development.

ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development. March 29, 2026 Austin, Texas - American Campus Communities (ACC) has named Chelsea Bennett to the role of vice president of public-private partnerships and business development. She joins the Austin, Texas-based firm with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. Bennett previously served as vice president of advisory services with The Scion Group.