Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Yugo Champaign South 3rd Lofts

Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Position Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Compensation: $24 - $28

Yugo is a global leader in student housing dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences for students around the world. With a presence spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities, Yugo combines innovation, community, and purpose to redefine student living. In the U.S., Yugo operates nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states, delivering vibrant communities designed to support student success both personally and professionally. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike.

As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and upkeep of the entire property. Acting as a key liaison between residents and management, you will provide exceptional service and maintain the community's value by conducting thorough assessments and performing necessary repairs. Your role is essential in delivering a high-quality living experience for residents while upholding the standards of the property.

Requirements

Reporting into the Maintenance Supervisor, here’s what you’ll be doing!

• Complete resident work orders efficiently and professionally, ensuring timely, high-quality repairs and maintenance services.
• Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests, concerns, and emergencies while providing excellent customer service and follow-up communication.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs including plumbing, electrical, painting, appliance repair, carpentry, and other property maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, equipment, and common areas to identify and resolve maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain the overall appearance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the property and community spaces.
• Prepare vacant units for new residents by completing inspections, repairs, and turn activities according to company standards.
• Maintain pools, spas, and related equipment at applicable properties while ensuring compliance with local certification and safety requirements.
• Participate in on-call and after-hours emergency maintenance response as scheduled.
• Maintain inventory levels for tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies while ensuring storage areas remain organized and secure.
• Follow OSHA guidelines, company safety standards, and preventative maintenance procedures while participating in ongoing safety training and meetings.
• Communicate regularly with maintenance leadership and property management regarding work orders, property conditions, and operational needs.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as directed to ensure quality work and compliance with company standards.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive working relationships with residents, team members, and vendors.
• Assist with additional maintenance, operational, and property improvement projects as needed to support community operations.
• May occasionally work near mechanical equipment, at elevated heights, or around fumes and chemicals, and must be able to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more while working in varying weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
• Assist with additional maintenance, operational, and property improvement projects as needed to support community goals.

Sound good so far? Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this role!

• A minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical,
• High school graduate or equivalent,
• EPA type I and above certification  preferred
• Pool maintenance certification, if required by local regulation  preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships
• Be proficient in working with technology and adaptable to online systems.
• Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training 

Benefits

As part of the Yugo team, you are eligible for a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits and more! Here’s a snapshot of what we offer;

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision
• 401k + 4% employer matching
• Three weeks of PTO
• Paid Wellness Time
• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day
• 1 Paid YuDay
• Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance

At Yugo, we believe in creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered to do their best work. If you're looking to make an impact in a people-first environment, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.