Director of Maintenance Operations - Student Housing

Core Spaces (Core)

Core Spaces is more than a real estate company—it’s a people company. Building relationships is as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better).

Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience.

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real‑estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing, and managing student housing and build‑to‑rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world‑class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality‑driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 59,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 50,930 beds in various stages of development.
Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high‑growth metros nationwide.

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid and remote work options
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Annual incentive to reward your achievements
• Unlimited paid PTO and 15 paid holidays, including your birthday
• Paid parental leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• Environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support services
• 401(k) with match and Roth option

The Director of Maintenance Operations – Student Housing leads and oversees maintenance operations across the student housing portfolio, ensuring exceptional service delivery, operational excellence, and safety compliance. The role manages all Regional Maintenance Supervisors, drives strategic initiatives to enhance asset performance and resident satisfaction, and supports new developments and transitions while upholding brand standards.

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all maintenance functions across the portfolio.
• Manage and support Regional Maintenance Supervisors and onsite teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee capital project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, SDS and all safety protocols.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for maintenance efficiency, work‑order turnaround, and resident service quality.
• Standardize maintenance policies, procedures, and training.
• Optimize work‑order management systems.
• Partner with construction and operations teams to oversee transition of new developments, including warranty management.
• Lead vendor and contractor management, negotiating service agreements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Asset Management, and Facilities teams.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and development of supervisors and staff.
• Ensure properties are ready for move‑ins, turn processes, and inspections.
• Provide leadership and solutions for emergency response and crisis management.
• Travel regularly (50–70%) to visit properties, conduct audits, and support onsite teams.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with regular bending and stooping.

• 7+ years of maintenance leadership experience within student housing, multifamily, or hospitality.
• 5+ years managing maintenance operations across multiple properties or regions.
• Strong understanding of student housing operations, turn management, and high‑volume maintenance processes.

• Developing and managing large‑scale maintenance teams across multiple regions.
• Technical or vocational…