Maintenance Technician

Community Housing Network; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 64,214,000 - 67,825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Community Housing Network in Columbus, OH is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to maintain tenant units and CHN properties, ensuring safety and efficiency. The role covers plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and landscaping, with work orders tracked in Yardi and an after-hours on-call rotation.

We offer training and benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• 1-2 years of apartment maintenance preferred.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general repairs.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and repairs across trade areas.
• Complete and track work orders in Yardi; respond to tenant requests.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation approximately every six weeks.
• Inspect units and support turnover to meet codes and standards.

Skills

General carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Move between properties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHN Office - COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.41 - $23.67 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Come work with a team of dynamic professionals who dedicate their services and skills to creating opportunities for success within our community. Community Housing Network (CHN) is a nonprofit helping the people of central Ohio since 1987. Bring your knowledge and passion to help CHN impact our community. Share in our values by empowering people, solving problems, building relationships, being curious, and having fun.

The Maintenance Technician provides a positive tenant experience by ensuring that tenant units, vacant units, and CHN facilities operate safely and efficiently. This role performs preventative maintenance and repairs as part of an assigned team and portfolio, responding promptly to work orders, property needs, and requests from team members.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance and Repair- Apply trade skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and landscaping to complete quality repairs, maintain CHN properties, and ensure tenant satisfaction. Complete and track work orders in Yardi, address tenant concerns professionally, coordinate vendor activity, and help uphold CHN's property and service standards. Includes participation in an after-hours on-call rotation approximately every six weeks.
• Inspection and Unit Turns- Conduct routine property inspections, support eviction set-outs, and ensure timely delivery of maintenance notices. Inspect units for move-outs to ensure compliance with CMHA, city code, and ADAMH fire, life, and safety standards; complete unit turns by expected deadlines and accompany CMHA inspectors on move-in inspections, addressing required repairs.
• Inventory- Manage truck stock and ensure inventory items are accurately added to work orders. Collaborate with the inventory coordinator to order specialty items as needed to support timely and efficient maintenance operations.
• Safety and Compliance- Maintain compliance with OSHA and CHN safety programs, Fair Housing, and HUD standards while identifying and reporting safety hazards. Participate in on-call emergency rotation and complete administrative tasks accurately and on time, including work order documentation, inventory and mileage logs, and meeting policy deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• 1-2 years of experience in apartment maintenance preferred
• Experience in one or more trade areas of repair (general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances);
• Personal vehicle for transportation of self and equipment/tools between properties
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Valid auto-insurance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology utilized in role
• Proficient skill in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general carpentry, and appliance repair
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various physical positions, including standing, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools commonly used in maintenance tasks.

As a full time, member of the CHN team you will also receive training, health, vision, and dental, paid time off, 401(k), and an opportunity to work in an organization with an entrepreneurial spirit at heart. We care about the growth and development of our people and those we serve.

EEO and Diversity Statement

Community Housing Network (CHN) champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all practices. This vision guides our recruitment and hiring practices. We are devoted to building a company and community where people experience authenticity and belonging. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex including pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. Your unique background and identity are invaluable and needed here! We are stronger when the diversity of our workforce and our individual and collective experiences influence our practices. Come join us and find out what your best work could look like here at CHN!