Maintenance Manager

A growing owner-operator is looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to run all maintenance operations at an award-winning, purpose-built student housing community near the University of Georgia. The property offers luxury amenities, modern building systems, and a high-energy student living environment across 750 beds. Athens, GA $38 – $40+ / hour This role suits a hands-on maintenance leader who can balance preventive maintenance, vendor management, team leadership, and resident satisfaction while keeping the property performing at its best. What You’ll Do Oversee all maintenance operations for a 750-bed student housing community Lead preventive maintenance programs that protect the long-term value of the asset Manage daily work orders, resident service requests, and emergency maintenance needs Supervise maintenance staff, vendors, and contractors Coordinate unit turns during the student move-out/move-in window and get units fully ready on time Monitor building systems, equipment, and shared amenity spaces to keep everything running at a high standard Manage maintenance budgets, inventory, and purchasing Conduct regular property inspections and flag opportunities for improvement Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company policy Partner closely with the property management team to deliver a strong resident experience Why you matter As the maintenance lead, you’re directly responsible for protecting the resident experience and the long-term performance of the property. How well you keep a luxury environment running day to day shapes resident satisfaction, retention, and the value of the asset. What It Takes 3-5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in multifamily, student housing, hospitality, or similar property operations Solid knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and building systems Experience managing vendors, contractors, and maintenance staff Ability to prioritize service requests and juggle multiple projects at once Strong communication and customer service skills Experience running preventive maintenance programs and capital projects Comfortable with Entrata, Yardi, or similar property management software EPA certification and other technical certifications are a plus The perks $38–$40+ per hour, plus a 10% annual bonus paid out quarterly Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) The chance to run maintenance for an award-winning student housing community Right by the University of Georgia Join a growing, fast-moving ownership group #J-18808-Ljbffr