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University Partners

Buys, develops and manages student housing

Maintenance Technician - Student Housing

Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Norman, OK, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), appliance repair, and basic construction.
  • General mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
  • Previous property or general maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Strong customer service, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to remain professional and productive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must provide personal tools required for the position.
  • Ability to climb ladders, perform physical maintenance work, and lift or carry heavy items.
  • Availability to work weekends, overtime, and after-hours on-call shifts as needed.
  • High school diploma or GED and related maintenance experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • HVAC certification as required.
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Responsibilities
  • Complete work orders and routine service requests promptly, following the company’s 24-hour response standard.
  • Perform general repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, and other building systems.
  • Inspect and maintain grounds, breezeways, common areas, vacant units, models, amenities, and maintenance workspaces.
  • Assist with unit turns, including inspections, repairs, lock changes, vendor coordination, punch work, and completion of required checklists.
  • Identify and report maintenance, safety, inventory, and equipment concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, unit inspections, filter changes, and other scheduled property inspections.
  • Assist with pool maintenance and required safety, OSHA, EPA, and SDS documentation as directed.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, service records, and maintenance logs.
  • Participate in safety meetings and maintain required licenses and certifications.
  • Provide weekend, overtime, and after-hours on-call coverage as scheduled.
  • Communicate professionally with residents, guests, vendors, contractors, and team members.
  • Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and supervisor instructions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

About the company

University Partners acquires, develops and runs student housing communities in college markets across the United States. Its investment and property teams work together, using local market data to choose buildings and prepare a business plan before a purchase closes. The business combines ownership with day-to-day leasing, maintenance and resident service, so it oversees both the real estate investment and the experience of students living there. Its development services also support communities as they open and fill their apartments, with operating reviews built into the investment process. University Partners was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dallas, TX

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Training spans property teams: University Partners advertises instruction for every level and community.
  • University Partners earns beyond owned properties: institutional clients also hire it to manage their student housing.
  • Portfolio work opens a leadership path: University Partners' Operations Specialist listing targets progression toward regional and corporate operations.

What critics are saying

  • On-call work extends beyond weekdays: The Pointe's maintenance supervisor must cover weekends, overtime and after-hours emergencies.
  • The Pointe's maintenance supervisor role requires applicants to supply their own tools.
  • Assignments disrupt routine: University Partners' Dallas Operations Specialist must accept extensive travel and changing property placements.

What makes University Partners unique

  • Investment capital has a direct operating link: University Partners is KKR's specialist student-housing platform.
  • Its team predates the platform: University Partners says its core colleagues have worked together for more than 20 years.
  • Properties keep local identities: University Partners operates Canvas Tempe, One Easton and The Pointe under distinct community names.

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