Full-Time

Maintenance Assistant

Deadline 8/7/27
Campus Life & Style

Campus Life & Style

201-500 employees

Operates 60+ residential communities nationwide

Compensation Overview

$16 - $19/hr

Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience managing building systems in student housing.
  • At least 1 year of experience with building automation systems and life safety systems.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Provide first-class customer service to prospects and residents.
  • Clean vacated units to prepare them for lease and move-in.
  • Keep property grounds clean by picking up trash.
  • Ensure the property is clean, maintained, and safe, including offices, common areas, stairwells, basements, grounds, and exteriors.
  • Identify and address potential situations that could cause liability to the property or management company.
  • Assess the physical condition of properties and recommend improvements to enhance curb appeal, with Manager approval.
  • Complete work orders promptly, professionally, and courteously, including thorough cleanup.
  • Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop and storage areas.
  • Ensure exterior lighting is functional and adequate for community safety, and oversee necessary inspections.
  • Set realistic project deadlines and update the Manager on progress.
  • Follow applicable codes, legal requirements, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and compliance statutes.
Desired Qualifications
  • An entrepreneurial mindset, including creativity, proactivity, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
  • Experience mentoring and building teams.
  • A strong sense of ownership and desire for professional growth.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit focused on improving operations, resident satisfaction, and property performance.
  • A solutions-first approach to handling challenges professionally and with integrity.

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

  • Vesper acquired The Hive on May 7, 2026, expanding CLS-managed inventory in Iowa City.
  • Vesper added properties near Louisville on April 1, 2026, sustaining CLS portfolio growth.
  • CLS kept winning third-party mandates in 2025, including The Lex near Kentucky.

What critics are saying

  • Jim Sholders left CLS by May 2025 for Yugo U.S., weakening institutional continuity.
  • Yugo's 2025 Campus Advantage acquisition added 40,000 beds, intensifying recruiting and client competition.
  • CLS depends on Vesper's acquisition engine; if deal flow slows, growth stalls.

What makes Campus Life & Style unique

  • Vesper-owned CLS controls 25,000-plus beds across 58 communities, pairing ownership with operations.
  • Jim Sholders led CLS since 2015, bringing American Campus Communities operating discipline.
  • CLS won 2025 Innovator Awards for The Pacific and Malibu turnaround and renovation execution.

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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.

PR Newswire
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.”