Posted August 09, 2026
Maintenance Manager
Blue Castle Agency
Athens, GA, US
Full Time
38USD - 40USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Manager
Athens, GA
$38 – $40+ / hour
OVERVIEW
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.
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
Athens, GA
$38 – $40+ / hour
OVERVIEW
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.
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
