Assistant Maintenance Manager

Workstream; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401k

Job summary

Real Estate Opportunity in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee daily maintenance and construction across a scattered-site portfolio. You will prioritize and dispatch work orders, support field technicians, and coordinate with vendors to uphold REO's high standards.

The ideal candidate has construction or facilities experience, prior supervisory roles, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, property maintenance, or facilities management.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience with guiding a team.
• Strong multitasking in a fast-paced, scattered-site environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in property management software; AppFolio strongly preferred.
• Good organizational skills and basic labor tracking.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-the-ground liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the field. Prioritize and dispatch daily maintenance operations and construction projects, stepping in to handle urgent issues and field escalations as needed.
• Utilize AppFolio to assign, track, and ensure timely completion of work orders; assist with technician data entry for accurate notes and labor hours.
• Track parts, tools, and materials; submit material orders and manage inventory to keep technicians equipped.
• Manage rotating on-call schedule for maintenance team and serve as backup for after-hours emergencies.
• Provide on-the-ground supervision and technical guidance; assist in onboarding new technicians and training.
• Schedule external vendors, provide property access, and monitor outsourced work for REO standards.
• Conduct site inspections, move-out assessments, and punch-list walkthroughs to ensure safety codes and standards.
• Provide feedback on technician performance and participate in hiring processes.

Skills

Construction experience

Property maintenance

Supervisory

Team leadership

AppFolio experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Columbus, OH

Real Estate Opportunity is currently searching for a highly organized and proactive Assistant Maintenance Manager to join their team full-time in Columbus, Ohio and support the daily maintenance and construction operations across our scattered-site property portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with work order management in AppFolio, providing on-the-ground support for technicians, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring all repairs meet our high-quality standards.

What we can offer YOU:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401k
• Pay: $55,000 – $65,000/year, offer dependent on experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in construction, property maintenance, or facilities management.
• Experience in a supervisory, team lead, or senior technician capacity with a track record of supporting and guiding a team.
• Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, scattered-site environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) for interacting with management, field staff, tenants, and vendors.
• Proficiency in property management software; AppFolio experience is highly desired.
• Solid organizational skills with an understanding of basic labor tracking and inventory control.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel frequently between properties.

Our Assistant Maintenance Manager will:

• Act as the primary "boots on the ground" liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the field. Prioritize and dispatch daily maintenance operations and construction projects, stepping in to handle urgent issues and field escalations as needed.
• Utilize AppFolio property management software to assign, track, and ensure the timely completion of work orders. Directly assist with technician data entry in AppFolio to ensure accurate notes and labor hours are consistently recorded.
• Handle the day-to-day tracking of parts, tools, and materials. Submit material orders and manage inventory levels to ensure technicians are properly equipped, allowing the Maintenance Manager to focus on higher-level budget strategy.
• Manage the rotating emergency on-call schedule for the maintenance team and serve as the primary backup escalation contact for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Provide on-the-ground supervision and technical guidance for maintenance staff. Assist in onboarding new technicians and provide hands‑on training to ensure the team remains highly capable.
• Support the Maintenance Manager by scheduling external vendors, providing property access, and conducting on-site progress and spot‑checks to ensure outsourced work meets REO’s standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, move‑out assessments, and punch‑list walkthroughs to ensure all preventative maintenance and repairs meet safety codes and company standards.
• Provide regular feedback to the Maintenance Manager regarding technician performance to assist with formal evaluations, while referring to formal disciplinary actions and terminations to the Maintenance Manager. Participate in the interview process for new hires as requested.

About Us: Established in 1989, Real Estate Opportunity is a skilled, full-service sales and property management company designed to meet all your buying, selling, leasing and management needs. We currently manage a diverse portfolio consisting of over 400 rental units, as well as over 500,000 square feet of commercial, office, industrial, multifamily, and retail space.

Real Estate Opportunity (REO) is a team of cutting-edge, go-to experts in commercial and investment real estate. REO can assist you with every type of real estate action in the realms of retail, office, warehouse, multifamily housing, land development, evaluations, sale listings and purchases to commercial leasing, commercial tenant representation, property management and more. We have a deep understanding of the commercial real estate world from many angles with over 30 years of in-depth experience.