Maintenance Supervisor - Student Housing

Maintenance Supervisor - Student Housing Lofts Vue Living, Fort Worth, TX - Full Time

About The Company 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.

Qualifications & 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

Primary Duties and 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)

  Daily/Weekly Responsibilities:

  • 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

  Monthly/Quarterly Responsibilities:

  • 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

  Turn Responsibilities:

  • 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

  Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  

  • Associate degree or equivalent technical training, or 2–3 years related experience
  • Hands‑on maintenance experience in student housing preferred

  Budget & Staff responsibilities:

  • 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

  Working Environment & Physical Demands:

  • Office, outdoors, mechanical facility, changing weather, toxic chemicals, loud machinery, above‑ground work, confined spaces
  • Physical activity includes walking, standing, lifting, climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and communication with residents and staff
  • Travel outside property as needed

  Join University Partners and take the lead in shaping an exceptional student housing community. If you’re hands‑on, organized, and ready to grow your career, we want to hear from you—apply today!