The posting
Yugo Starkville
Position Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Position Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Compensation: $27-$30
Yugo is a global leader in student housing dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences for students around the world. With a presence spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities, Yugo combines innovation, community, and purpose to redefine student living. In the U.S., Yugo operates nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states, delivering vibrant communities designed to support student success both personally and professionally. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike.
As the Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be the cornerstone of keeping our student community running smoothly. With your in-depth knowledge of property maintenance, safety protocols, and facility upkeep, you’ll lead your team to ensure our buildings and grounds are in top condition. Your expertise will enhance the living experience for our residents, providing a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment that supports the vibrant student life.
Requirements
Reporting into the Regional Facilities Manager, here’s what you’ll be doing!
- Supervise daily maintenance operations for the property, including building systems, grounds, and resident spaces.
- Lead and support the maintenance team to ensure timely, high-quality completion of work orders and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Conduct regular inspections of apartments, common areas, equipment, and property grounds to maintain safety and operational standards.
- Coordinate maintenance activities and communicate project updates, repairs, and operational needs with property leadership.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, and structural systems.
- Ensure resident service requests are addressed promptly and professionally to support a positive resident experience.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracted services, supply ordering, and inventory control to maintain efficient operations.
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules while monitoring productivity, labor costs, and operational efficiency.
- Respond to maintenance emergencies and participate in on-call or after-hours support as needed.
- Maintain property tools, equipment, and assets in safe working conditions and ensure proper usage by team members while adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
- Implement and lead safety programs, including safety meetings, training initiatives, and maintenance of MSDS and compliance records.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance team members.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, Fair Housing regulations, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Support property appearance and curb appeal by maintaining clean, safe, and well-functioning community spaces.
- Regularly performs physical activities including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and using hands and fingers to complete maintenance and operational tasks in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- May occasionally work near mechanical equipment, at elevated heights, or around fumes and chemicals, and must be able to lift and move items weighing 50 pounds or more while working in varying weather conditions and moderate noise levels.
- Assist with additional maintenance, operational, and property improvement projects as needed to support community goals.
Sound good so far? Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this position!
- A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical,
- High school graduate or equivalent,
- Minimum of one-year supervisory experience, preferably in residential properties, rental operations, or related business operations required.
- EPA type II and above certification
- Pool maintenance certification, if required by local regulation preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain quality relationships
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Be proficient in working with technology and adaptable to online systems.
- Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training
Benefits
As part of the Yugo team, you are eligible for a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits and more! Here’s a snapshot of what we offer;
- Competitive salary
- Eligible for comped onsite housing
- Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision
- 401k + 4% employer matching
- Three weeks of PTO
- Paid Wellness Time
- 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 1 Paid Volunteer Day
- 1 Paid YuDay
- Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance
At Yugo, we believe in creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered to do their best work. If you're looking to make an impact in a people-first environment, apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
