Maintenance Technician

The Craft Behind This Role

Maintenance work at a student housing property runs on a specific set of skills, and Scion's Redpoint Raleigh community needs someone who's genuinely good at all of them. Basic appliance repair, plumbing and fixture work, carpentry, painting, HVAC filter maintenance, coil and condenser cleaning. Not just familiar with these things. Actually competent. The turns here move fast, and a make-ready that drags because one tech can't handle a leaking faucet or a tripped breaker creates a ripple effect across the whole schedule.

Documentation is a real part of this job, not an afterthought. You'll be expected to submit daily work logs that are legible, specific, and complete, including what was done, what parts were used, and what still needs follow-up. Sloppy paperwork in maintenance creates liability and budget headaches. If that kind of discipline isn't already a habit for you, it needs to become one quickly.

You'll also be carrying out preventive maintenance tasks, which is where a lot of technicians either shine or fall short. Anyone can respond to a broken thing. The techs who build a real career in this industry are the ones who catch problems before they become work orders.

What Student Housing Actually Demands

Student housing has its own rhythm. Turns are concentrated and intense, typically timed to academic calendars, which means the pressure to complete punch list items and get units rent-ready isn't spread out across the year the way it might be at a conventional apartment community. You'll need a flexible schedule and genuine willingness to handle after-hours and weekend calls when they come up. That's not a maybe. It's part of the job.

The resident population here is largely 18 to 22 year olds, many of whom have never lived outside their parents' home. Customer service matters. A lot. How you show up at a door, how you explain what you're doing, how you follow through on a request affects how residents feel about the community. Scion takes that seriously.

A Certified Pool Operator credential is required here, or at least a commitment to obtain one within six months. If you don't have it yet, get moving on it early. It's not a heavy lift, but it does take some lead time.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

Scion has built a national footprint specifically in the student housing sector, which means their SOPs, training programs, and operational expectations are calibrated for this asset class rather than borrowed from conventional multifamily. For a technician who wants to grow, that structure matters. Techs who demonstrate reliability and skill at the property level have a clear path toward lead or supervisor roles, particularly as companies like Scion continue to expand their portfolios.

• High school diploma or GED required
• CPO certification required (or obtained within six months)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Basic computer proficiency for work order and documentation systems
• On-call availability outside normal business hours
• Work authorization in the United States (visa sponsorship not available)