Apartment Maintenance Technician

Apartment Maintenance Technician

The Apartment Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of residential maintenance and repair tasks in apartment communities, ensuring that units and common areas remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role focuses heavily on plumbing work, particularly around drains and snaking drain lines, and also includes minor carpentry, electrical, painting, and general facilities maintenance tasks across residential properties in Toledo, OH and Lima, OH.

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance in apartment units and common areas, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Complete plumbing tasks with a strong emphasis on drain work, including snaking drains and addressing drain line issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts such as ballasts and entire light fixtures, and change light bulbs and fixtures as needed.
• Conduct minor carpentry work, including repairing or replacing damaged walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Perform basic electrical repairs and maintenance within residential units and common areas, following applicable safety guidelines.
• Carry out painting and touch-up work on interior surfaces to maintain a clean and well-kept appearance.
• Troubleshoot and repair general residential maintenance issues, including basic HVAC and mechanical concerns within scope of experience.
• Use computers and Microsoft Office applications to document work, maintain records, and communicate with supervisors or team members.
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and peripheral devices such as copiers, fax machines, and printers used in daily work.
• Travel between assigned residential properties as needed, using a valid drivers license to reach multiple sites.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents and staff in a variety of residential settings, maintaining a calm and helpful demeanor.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with tools, equipment, and building systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• One to two years of experience in a related maintenance, residential maintenance, or facilities maintenance field.
• Hands-on plumbing experience, particularly with drain lines and snaking drains.
• Basic carpentry skills, including the ability to repair walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Basic electrical skills, including changing light fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts.
• Painting skills for interior maintenance and touch-up work.
• General mechanical aptitude and experience with residential HVAC and mechanical systems at a basic maintenance level.
• Valid drivers license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer usage.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and peripheral equipment such as copiers, fax machines, and printers.

• Experience in residential maintenance environments such as apartment communities or similar housing settings.
• Comfort working in residential environments that may include halfway houses, residents in recovery, and financially challenged living situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving maintenance issues efficiently.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills to interact with residents, colleagues, and supervisors in a professional manner.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports their health, financial security, and work-life balance. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. A matching 401(k) plan helps team members build long-term financial stability, while 10 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave support time away from work.

Additional supplemental insurance options allow employees to tailor benefits to their individual needs, fostering a supportive and sustainable employment experience.

This role operates in residential maintenance settings, including apartment units and common areas, as well as properties that may serve individuals in halfway houses, recovery programs, or financially challenged living situations. Technicians work primarily on a first shift schedule and perform hands-on tasks that may require standing, walking, bending, and using hand and power tools throughout the day. The environment involves frequent interaction with residents and staff, requiring…