Erik Winkler
Bryan,TX
Summary
Area Maintenance and Service Manager with experience supporting operations across large student housing communities and high-rise properties. Lead maintenance teams, coordinate make-ready schedules, and manage contractor performance. Support capital planning and maintain work order flow to improve day-to-day service quality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Maintenance Manager
Cardinal Group Management
College Station, Texas
04.2026 - Current
- Supported maintenance operations across 2 high-rise buildings in Northgate District, including Rev Student Living and Otto.
- Coordinated unit turn processes with property teams to ensure timely availability for new residents and adherence to inspection and make-ready schedules.
- Assisted in developing budget plans for capital improvement projects within assigned areas of responsibility to align with financial objectives.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols during maintenance tasks to promote a safe working environment.
- Worked with outside contractors on major projects requiring specialized skills or expertise.
Senior Service Manager
American Campus Communities
College Station, Texas
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Led service teams in coordinating daily client support operations, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
- Managed service teams to streamline daily operations for client support, enhancing overall service quality.
- Coordinated daily operations for two maintenance departments, servicing over 1400 beds across multiple communities.
- Supported upkeep efforts at UCentre at Northgate to enhance overall client satisfaction.
Area Maintenance Manager
American Campus Communities
College Station, Texas
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed daily operations for 3 maintenance departments serving over 2000 beds.
- Oversaw maintenance operations at UCentre at Northgate.
- Directed maintenance services at Callaway House.
- Aggie Station.
Maintenance Manager
The Callaway House
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Assisted with daily property operations to ensure smooth functionality.
- Process payroll for maintenance and housekeeping staff.
- Supported resident needs to enhance satisfaction and address concerns.
- Communicate with corporate teams to plan yearly budget and project schedule.
- Controlled maintenance budget usage to align with financial goals.
- Conducted repairs on cafeteria equipment to maintain service quality.
Maintenance Supervisor
Aggie Station
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations of the facility and grounds
- Supervised maintenance staff to ensure effective workflow and task completion.
- Ensure all work orders are completed efficiently each day
- Maintain monthly facilities plan and preventative maintenance measures.
- Maintain Fire regulations for buildings and safety requirements
- Monitored costs of maintenance and repair operations to maintain quality standards.
- Completed projects in-house to control spending
- Coordinated hiring process for maintenance positions to develop a skilled team.
- Work with contractors as necessary
- Collected bids to assess contractor proposals
Maintenance Technician
Ucentre at Northgate & Callaway Villas
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Troubleshoot and fix variety of resident work order issues (appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sheetrock)
- Responded to on-call maintenance emergencies, providing timely repairs.
- Conducted general upkeep of property and amenities to ensure a welcoming environment for guests
- Executed various projects around property, including power washing and painting/striping parking lot to enhance appearance and safety
- Balanced chemicals in resort-style pool and hot tub to maintain safe and enjoyable recreational facilities
- Assist in keeping inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies stocked.
Lead installer
Barkers Heating and Cooling
College Station, TX
12.2010 - 01.2014
- Led install team to complete projects adhering to owner's standards.
- Install Residential and Commercial HVAC equipment
- Executed service calls to address customer HVAC needs efficiently.
Landscaper
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
07.2010 - 12.2010
- Maintained grooming of Texas A&M campus landscaping to uphold aesthetic standards
- Performed mowing and weed eating to ensure tidy grounds
- Arranged and pruned flowerbeds to improve visual appeal and promote plant health
Education
High School Diploma -
Normangee ISD
Normangee, TX05-2010
Skills
- Facility management
- Preventive maintenance
- Work order management
- Unit turnover scheduling
- Budget forecasting
- Capital planning
- Contractor management
- Vendor coordination
- General maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Productivity software
Certification
- EPA License (Universal)
- HVAC License
- Pool Certification
Timeline
Area Maintenance Manager
Cardinal Group Management
04.2026 - Current
Senior Service Manager
American Campus Communities
10.2024 - 04.2026
Area Maintenance Manager
American Campus Communities
07.2023 - 10.2024
Maintenance Manager
The Callaway House
09.2018 - 07.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Aggie Station
06.2017 - 09.2018
Maintenance Technician
Ucentre at Northgate & Callaway Villas
01.2014 - 06.2017
Lead installer
Barkers Heating and Cooling
12.2010 - 01.2014
Landscaper
Texas A&M University
07.2010 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Normangee ISD