Maintenance Technician

Student housing runs on a different clock than conventional multifamily. Turns happen in a compressed window. Residents are demanding, frequently inexperienced with basic apartment care, and living away from home for the first time. The Magnolia at Auburn, managed by The Scion Group, is looking for a Maintenance Technician who can keep pace with that reality.

The day-to-day here looks like this: you're working through a service request queue, handling plumbing fixtures, appliance repairs, lighting, basic carpentry, and paint touch-ups. You're documenting every ticket, every part used, every follow-up needed, before the day closes. You're running preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, cleaning coils and condensers, swapping filters, lubricating components before they become problems. And when a resident puts in an urgent request on a Saturday night, you may be the one who responds.

The turn cycle is where the job gets intense. Student housing communities often flip a large percentage of their units in a narrow summer window, and make-ready quality directly affects whether residents move into a clean, functional apartment on day one. Speed matters. So does documentation. A technician who cuts corners on punch list items or submits sloppy work orders creates downstream problems for the whole team.

Scion has built a specific operational approach to student living, and this role fits inside that structure. You'll follow their Standard Operating Procedures, coordinate with the Facilities Manager on daily assignments, and maintain safety compliance in line with OSHA standards. The job is physical. You'll be on your feet for full shifts and may need to lift up to 100 pounds. That's the honest reality of the role.

What They're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) credential, or willingness to obtain it within six months
• Valid driver's license
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and a track record of reliability
• Comfort with basic computer operations for work order documentation
• Flexibility for on-call and after-hours emergency response
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 100 lbs.

Strong candidates in this role tend to separate themselves through two things: documentation habits and follow-through. A technician who completes a repair but leaves a vague work order creates confusion for the next shift. One who flags a recurring HVAC issue early, notes the pattern, and escalates before it becomes a capital problem is genuinely valuable. Student residents notice responsiveness. Good public relations with residents isn't soft skill fluff here. It directly affects renewals and reputation.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, and located on-site at The Magnolia at Auburn. Scion offers health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, paid time off with floating holidays, a discretionary annual bonus, and learning reimbursement. Work authorization in the United States is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.