Director of Maintenance Operations - Student Housing

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it's a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better).

Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent ("BTR") sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core's student housing portfolio includes over 59,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 50,930 beds in various stages of development.

Core's BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit

* Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025

Benefits That Matter

* A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging

* Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance

* Competitive pay that values your contributions

* Incentives designed to reward your achievements

* Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones

* Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate

* Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days

* Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community

* Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration

* Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment

* Monthly phone reimbursement

* Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app

* An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services

* Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

The Director of Maintenance Operations - Student Housing is responsible for leading and overseeing maintenance operations across the student housing portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational excellence, and safety compliance. This role manages all Regional Maintenance Supervisors, driving strategic initiatives that enhance asset performance and resident satisfaction. The Director of Maintenance plays a key role in supporting new developments and transitions, ensuring brand standards are upheld across all student communities.

What You Will Do

* Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all maintenance functions across the Student Housing portfolio.

* Manage and support Regional Maintenance Supervisors, ensuring they are equipped to lead onsite maintenance teams effectively.

* Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs to extend the life of property assets.

* Oversee capital project planning, budgeting, and execution across the portfolio.

* Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, SDS, and all safety protocols across all student housing communities.

* Establish and monitor KPIs to measure maintenance efficiency, work order turnaround time, and resident service quality.

* Standardize maintenance policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure consistency across all sites.

* Optimize work order management systems to ensure timely and high-quality service completion.

* Partner with construction and operations teams to oversee the transition of new developments, including warranty management and vendor coordination.

* Lead vendor and contractor management, negotiating service agreements for HVAC, landscaping, fire/life safety,…