Maintenance Technician

Overview

Yugo is an international student-housing company focused on delivering a strong residential experience for students. Operating across 14+ countries and 120 cities, the company manages nearly 40,000 beds at 88 properties in 28 U.S. states. Its approach combines community, innovation, sustainability, and professional growth in an inclusive workplace.

For this Auburn, Alabama role, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping the property safe, functional, and well maintained. The position works closely with residents and management to handle repairs, address service needs, and support the overall quality of the community.

Responsibilities

• Complete resident work orders quickly and professionally, delivering timely and reliable repair service.
• Respond to maintenance requests, urgent issues, and emergency calls with strong customer service and follow-up.
• Carry out general repair work involving plumbing, electrical systems, painting, appliances, carpentry, and similar tasks.
• Inspect buildings, outdoor areas, equipment, and shared spaces on a routine basis to spot maintenance or safety issues.
• Help keep the property clean, attractive, safe, and fully operational.
• Prepare vacant apartments for new residents by completing inspections, repairs, and turnover tasks to company standards.
• Maintain pools, spas, and associated equipment where applicable, following local certification and safety rules.
• Take part in on-call and after-hours emergency response as scheduled.
• Track and maintain inventories of tools, equipment, and supplies while keeping storage spaces orderly and secure.
• Follow OSHA requirements, company safety practices, and preventive maintenance procedures, and attend ongoing safety training.
• Share updates with maintenance leadership and property management about work orders, property conditions, and operational needs.
• Work with vendors and contractors as directed to ensure quality results and compliance with standards.
• Keep a professional appearance and maintain positive working relationships with residents, teammates, and vendors.
• Support other maintenance, operations, and property improvement projects as needed.
• Work may involve exposure to mechanical equipment, heights, fumes, chemicals, variable weather, and moderate noise, and may require lifting or moving items of 50 pounds or more.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience, with exposure to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA Type I certification or above preferred.
• Pool maintenance certification preferred if required by local rules.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, including relationship-building skills.
• Comfort using technology and online systems.
• Carbon Literacy Certification, or willingness to complete the training.

Qualifications and benefits

This is an hourly, non-exempt role. Yugo offers a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and a full benefits package.

• Competitive pay.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Paid wellness time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• At least one week of paid wellness time.
• Paid parental leave.
• One paid volunteer day.
• One paid YuDay.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Equal opportunity

Yugo is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.