Apartment Maintenance Technician

This role provides comprehensive maintenance support for residential apartment communities in Columbus. You will complete service calls, assist with apartment turns, and ensure that all building systems, equipment, and common areas remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. The position involves a broad range of tasks, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, groundskeeping, and snow removal, while maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.

• Respond to and complete maintenance work orders promptly and efficiently, ensuring high-quality workmanship and timely resolution of resident service requests.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and service requests in accordance with property standards and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance checks to ensure equipment, including HVAC systems, appliances, lighting, and other building components, remain in good working order.
• Conduct regular inspections of apartment units, common areas, and grounds to identify and address maintenance issues, safety hazards, and repair needs.
• Complete and assist with apartment turns, including inspections, repairs, painting, and preparation of units for new residents.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall, and painting repairs as needed to maintain the property in a safe and attractive condition.
• Maintain the curb appeal of the property by performing landscaping, groundskeeping, and snow removal duties when required.
• Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment to ensure availability for ongoing operations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and building maintenance issues efficiently and safely.
• Support lighting maintenance, including replacing bulbs, ballasts, and fixtures as needed.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support overall property operations and resident satisfaction.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.

• At least 2 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in plumbing repairs and maintenance in a residential or apartment setting.
• Experience with electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting and basic repairs.
• Carpentry skills for repairs, installations, and general building maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, including basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to perform appliance maintenance and repair in occupied and vacant units.
• Painting skills for unit turns, touch-ups, and common area maintenance.
• Drywall repair skills, including patching, finishing, and preparation for painting.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with general building maintenance.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
• Experience maintaining and repairing lighting systems.
• Ability to use and maintain basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and property standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and follow documented procedures.

• Experience working in an apartment, multifamily, or residential property environment.
• Familiarity with building systems and components commonly found in apartment communities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple work orders simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with residents, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions.

This direct hire opportunity offers the stability of a long-term position with full benefits, providing security and peace of mind. You join a team where your technical skills are valued and where you can see the impact of your work every day in a well-maintained, resident-focused community. The role offers consistent weekday hours with a structured on-call rotation, supporting a predictable schedule and work-life balance.

You will work on-site at apartment buildings in Columbus, supporting multiple residential properties. The schedule follows Monday through Friday daytime hours, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in a rotating on-call schedule approximately every four weeks for after-hours emergencies. The work environment includes both indoor apartment units and common areas, as well as outdoor grounds where you will perform landscaping, groundskeeping, and snow removal as needed. You will regularly use basic hand tools and a variety of maintenance equipment to perform tasks related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, drywall, lighting, and general building maintenance. The role involves working in occupied and vacant units, mechanical rooms, and exterior spaces, requiring adherence to safety practices and appropriate work attire suitable for maintenance and fieldwork.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $49920.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

reliable health insurance coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy starting at around three weeks

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.