Full-Time Maintenance Technician - Forest Park

Since 1966, Rookwood Properties has developed and managed residential and commercial properties across Ohio, Kentucky, and South Carolina, delivering responsive service and strong market value.

Job Title: Full-Time Maintenance Technician (required on-call rotation)

Location: Northland Village Apartments, 704 Northland Blvd, Forest Park, OH 45240

Pay: $25–$30 per hour, based on experience, plus a $50 monthly cell phone stipend

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Maintenance Technician with a results-oriented mindset and a positive attitude for our Northland Village apartments in Forest Park. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of buildings, landscaping, and equipment. The technician will perform various tasks to keep the properties well-maintained and operational, including overseeing unit turnover.

Responsibilities:

- Maintenance: Inspect and maintain plumbing, electrical, HVAC, buildings, grounds, and equipment; oversee contractors as directed.

- Repairs: Complete routine carpentry, leak, painting, appliance, smoke detector, and lighting repairs promptly while limiting outside vendor use.

- Inspections: Identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety and fair housing requirements.

- Operations: Prepare vacant units, maintain common areas, and keep accurate maintenance and inventory records.

Qualifications:

- Participate in a five-week, multi-property on-call rotation.

- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation; satisfactory background and MVR checks required.

- Experience: Multifamily or commercial maintenance required; pool experience preferred.

- Skills: HVAC experience and basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills required; EPA certification is a plus.

- Effective English communication, strong interpersonal skills and work ethic, and ability to work independently.

- Physical: Ability to perform manual labor, lift more than 50 pounds, and work in varying weather.

Benefits:

- As a full-time employee, you will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

- Work-Life Balance Youll Love: Generous PTO hours, MyTime hours, Floating Holidays hours, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and more!

- $40,000 Company-paid life insurance with an option for supplemental life insurance.

- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.

- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company-matched contributions.

- Employee Housing discounts!

- $200 annual allowance for safety boots/shoes.

- 10 Rookwood logoed shirts, 1 Fall/Spring item (jacket or sweatshirt), 1 Winter item, and 1 baseball or knit cap.

- $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement.

- $450 annual Health and Wellness reimbursement.

- Continuing Education Tuition Assistance.

- Mileage reimbursement.

- Pet Insurance.

- EAP – Employee Assistance Program.

- Opportunities for career growth and professional development, as well as company-sponsored events.

EEO Statement: Rookwood Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are key drivers of our company's success.

To learn more about Rookwood Properties, visit our website at www.rookwoodproperties.com