Maintenance Technician 3

Maintenance Technician roles at mid-size regional operators like Ackermann Group tend to carry more independent responsibility than the title suggests. You're not shadowing a supervisor on every call. You're the one diagnosing the problem, deciding the fix, and getting it done.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Ackermann Group is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician 3 for their Columbus-area portfolio. The "3" designation matters here. This isn't an entry-level helper position. You need real, working knowledge across the core trades: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, and painting. You'll handle resident service requests, manage unit turns by coordinating with approved contractors, and keep parts inventory in order. Pool water management is part of the job where applicable, and EPA Type I and II certification is required before you start. CPO and CAMT certifications are preferred, and Aquatherm system experience is a plus.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, but on-call rotation comes with the role. That means some evenings and weekends will involve emergency calls. Plumbing failures, lockouts, HVAC outages in January. These aren't hypothetical. They're part of the job, and the right candidate already knows that going in.

You'll also participate in the property's preventative maintenance plan, help with move-in and move-out inspections, and handle snow removal prep when Columbus winters call for it. Documentation happens in Ackermann's internal software, so comfort with tech tools matters even if it's not the glamorous part of the work.

What Separates Strong Candidates Here

The technicians who do well in a role like this can troubleshoot without being hand-held, communicate clearly with residents during stressful situations, and track a basic maintenance budget without letting it slip. Financial acumen is listed in the requirements for a reason. If you're managing contractor scheduling and parts inventory, you're touching spend. Candidates who treat that seriously tend to earn more trust and more autonomy over time.

One year of related experience is the stated minimum, but candidates coming in with broader multi-trade exposure will hit the ground faster. This role touches enough disciplines that a narrow specialist will find it harder than someone who's comfortable moving between a leaky fixture and a tripped breaker on the same afternoon.

The Company Behind the Role

Ackermann Group has operated in Midwest real estate since 1938, which puts them in a different category than the coast-based institutional operators. They're a regional owner-operator, which typically means decisions move faster and individual contributors get more visibility than they would at a large national REIT. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, a 401k with company match, paid time off (including your birthday), an employee rent discount at any Ackermann community, and quarterly bonus potential alongside lease renewal commission. Career coaching and development are also part of the package, which signals there's a path forward if you want it.

• EPA Type I and II certification: required
• CPO and CAMT certifications: preferred
• Aquatherm system experience: preferred
• Valid driver's license with proof of insurance: required
• High school diploma or equivalent: required
• 1 or more years of relevant maintenance experience

If you want a role where you're doing real work across real trades, with a company that's been around long enough to know how to treat the people who keep their properties running, this one is worth a serious look.