Job Title: Apartment Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description
The Apartment Maintenance Supervisor oversees all maintenance operations for a residential apartment community in Columbus, ensuring safe, well-maintained, and attractive buildings and grounds. This role combines hands-on repair work with leadership responsibilities, including supervising a small maintenance team, coordinating vendors, and partnering closely with the community manager to deliver a high-quality living experience for residents.
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and assist Maintenance Technicians at levels I, II, and III, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure high-quality work.
Diagnose and repair major building systems, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, and mechanical components.
Oversee and assist with the timely completion of apartment unit turns to prepare homes for new residents.
Manage and assist with the completion of maintenance work orders, ensuring issues are resolved accurately and efficiently.
Plan, manage, and/or assist with preventative maintenance programs to extend the life of building systems and equipment.
Conduct regular inspections of common areas, grounds, and apartment units to identify and address maintenance concerns and safety hazards.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company property policies, maintaining a safe working and living environment.
Maintain and strengthen vendor relationships, coordinating external contractors and service providers as needed.
Assist with budget planning for maintenance operations and capital projects, providing input on costs, materials, and long-term needs.
Ensure the property's curb appeal by overseeing landscaping, snow removal, trash cleanup, and general groundskeeping.
Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment to support efficient operations.
Respond to service calls and participate in a rotating on-call schedule to address after-hours maintenance emergencies.
Perform additional duties as needed to support overall business operations and resident satisfaction.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of apartment maintenance experience, including hands-on work in a residential or multifamily setting.
Proficiency in plumbing, including diagnosing and repairing leaks, clogs, and fixture issues.
Experience with electrical work, such as troubleshooting circuits, lighting, and minor electrical repairs.
Strong carpentry skills for repairs and maintenance of doors, trim, cabinets, and other structural elements.
HVAC experience, including basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of heating and cooling systems.
Ability to perform painting and drywall repair to maintain unit and common area appearance.
Bckgd in building and mechanical maintenance, including preventive maintenance practices.
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills across multiple building systems and components.
Familiarity with lighting systems, including installation, repair, and maintenance.
Experience in apartment or building maintenance supervision or lead responsibilities, with the ability to delegate tasks and oversee work quality.
Basic hand tools required to perform daily maintenance tasks effectively.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience coordinating and managing vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations related to building maintenance and safety.
Ability to assist with maintenance and capital project budgeting, including estimating costs and planning materials.
Experience with preventive maintenance scheduling and documentation.
Strong communication skills to work effectively with maintenance staff, property leadership, and residents.
Organizational skills to prioritize work orders, unit turns, inspections, and ongoing projects.
Comfort with responding to after-hours maintenance issues as part of a rotating on-call schedule.
Reliability and initiative to perform additional duties as needed to support property operations.
Why Work Here?
This direct hire opportunity offers long-term stability and the chance to build your career with a well-established residential community. You receive a full benefits package and work a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with standard daytime hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The role provides meaningful responsibility, the ability to lead a small team, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on residents' daily lives and the overall appearance of the property.
Work Environment
The role is based on-site at apartment buildings in Columbus, focusing on the maintenance of residential units, common areas, and grounds. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with participation in a rotating on-call schedule approximately every four weeks to handle after-hours emergencies. Work involves both indoor and outdoor tasks, including unit maintenance, building system repairs, groundskeeping, landscaping, and snow removal. You regularly use basic hand tools and a variety of maintenance equipment to perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, drywall, mechanical, and lighting work. The environment is hands-on and active, requiring movement throughout the property and the ability to work in different weather conditions as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
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.
comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a competitive paid time off (PTO) policy starting employees off with around three weeks of vacation
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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