Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hampton Roads, ODUrent is the region’s largest and fastest-growing off-campus student housing provider, currently managing over 750 rental units. We are an innovative, team-driven real estate company committed to operational excellence and employee growth.
Position Summary
ODUrent is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Specialist to support the purchasing, organization, and tracking of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies. This role helps keep our maintenance operations running smoothly, especially during high-volume periods such as unit turns. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn property maintenance materials and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Maintain and update inventory tracking spreadsheets with accurate information
- Monitor stock levels and notify management when items need to be reordered
- Assist with preparing and stocking materials for busy periods such as unit turns
Purchasing Support
- Help source vendors and compare pricing for cost-effective purchasing
- Assist with ordering standard and specialty maintenance parts
- Track inventory usage and help identify future supply needs
Shop Organization & Logistics
- Keep the maintenance shop clean, organized, and efficient
- Maintain designated areas for:
- Deliveries
- Special-order parts
- Tool check-in/check-out
- Part returns
- Turn materials
- Work-order supplies
Materials & Tools Control
- Assist with daily check-in and check-out of tools and materials
- Help maintain accountability and organization of all equipment
Parts Pickup & Delivery
- Occasionally pick up parts from vendors as needed
- Assist with before or after-hours pickups when necessary for next-day operations
Preferred Knowledge
Basic understanding of maintenance parts and tools related to:
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Appliances
- Carpentry
Qualifications & Success Factors
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong time-management and problem-solving skills
- Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
- Works well independently and with a team
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Physically capable of handling inventory and materials
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous inventory, warehouse, or purchasing support experience preferred
- Maintenance parts and tools experience preferred
- Property maintenance experience is a plus
- 1–2 years of related experience preferred
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- 8-hour shifts
