Facilities Maintenance Technician - Housing

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. We are committed to building world-class teams by investing in people—developing players, staff, and leaders through collaboration, growth, and a high-performance culture. If you're passionate about sports and motivated to grow your career in a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to join us.

Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician – Academy Housing is responsible for maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming residential environment for players and residents at the Real Salt Lake Academy Housing facility. This position performs general building maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure residential rooms, common areas, and building systems remain in excellent working condition.

In addition to supporting Academy Housing, this position assists with facility maintenance, game-day preparations, and event operations at America First Field and Zions Bank Real Academy.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, hands-on maintenance professional with residential property maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and service. This position requires professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when working in a residential environment housing minors.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance throughout Academy Housing, including residential rooms, apartments, common areas, and building systems.

• Diagnose and complete general repairs involving drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, appliances, fixtures, and basic electrical systems within applicable licensing requirements.

• Conduct regular facility inspections, identify safety concerns, and maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment records.

• Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests and urgent facility issues, prioritizing safety, functionality, and minimal disruption to residents.

• Maintain a safe and secure residential environment by following Club safeguarding policies, respecting resident privacy, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries when working around minors.

• Assist with residential room preparation, furniture installation, equipment maintenance, and facility improvements.

• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors, obtain repair estimates, and assist with preventative maintenance planning and facility projects.

• Support game-day and event operations at America First Field and Zions Bank Real Academy, including facility preparation, inspections, repairs, and event breakdown.

• Follow all Club safety protocols, properly operate maintenance equipment, and maintain organized tools, supplies, and workspaces.

• Collaborate with Facilities, Academy Housing, and Stadium Operations teams to support operational needs and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience in general facilities maintenance, construction, building maintenance, or a related field.

• Experience in residential, apartment, dormitory, or multifamily property maintenance.

• Working knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, appliance maintenance, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to diagnose maintenance issues, determine appropriate solutions, and complete repairs safely and efficiently.

• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and general maintenance equipment.

• Understanding of preventative maintenance practices, workplace safety standards, and proper handling of maintenance materials and chemicals.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with other departments.

• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with residents, employees, and vendors.

• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and respect for resident privacy and confidential information.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn electronic maintenance and work-order management systems.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between Club facilities as needed.

• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and Club safeguarding training for working in an environment housing minors.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional emergency maintenance assignments.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Three (3) or more years of experience in residential, student housing, dormitory, multifamily, or commercial property maintenance.

• Trade certification, technical training, or post-secondary coursework in facilities maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related field.

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, generators, water heaters, fire alarm systems, access control systems, and building mechanical equipment.

• Experience using preventative maintenance programs or computerized maintenance management systems.

• Experience supporting stadiums, athletic facilities, or large-scale event operations.

• Familiarity with building codes, fire safety regulations, and residential occupancy requirements.

Schedule Expectations:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a primary schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexibility is required to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support game days, events, and facility operations at America First Field and Zions Bank Real Academy. Occasional after-hours availability may be required for urgent residential maintenance issues or facility emergencies.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing stairs or ladders. Employees must be able to safely lift and carry up to 30 pounds independently and up to 60 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment. Duties may require working at heights, including the use of ladders up to 25 feet and operating scissor lifts up to 40 feet with appropriate training and authorization.

Work is performed in residential buildings, maintenance areas, stadium facilities, and indoor and outdoor environments. The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, moderate to loud noise, dust, cleaning chemicals, and mechanical equipment. Employees must follow established safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Club reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.