Commercial Maintenance Technician

Commercial Maintenance Technician

DRK & Company Realty
Location: Columbus, Ohio Area
Salary: $70,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview DRK & Company Realty is seeking an experienced, dependable Commercial Maintenance Technician to support our portfolio of commercial properties throughout the Columbus area. This position is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in maintaining high-quality buildings, can independently troubleshoot issues, and understands the importance of providing responsive service to commercial tenants. The Commercial Maintenance Technician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and complete building repairs, respond to tenant service requests, assist with property inspections, and coordinate with outside contractors when specialized services are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout commercial office and retail properties.
• Troubleshoot and address basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, mechanical, door, lock, and building system issues.
• Complete tenant maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and building inspections.
• Identify maintenance concerns before they develop into larger or more costly issues.
• Perform minor carpentry, drywall, painting, ceiling tile replacement, hardware installation, and other general building repairs.
• Troubleshoot building equipment and determine when an outside contractor or specialized vendor is required.
• Assist with vacant suite preparation, tenant move-ins/move-outs, and building improvement projects.
• Maintain building mechanical rooms, maintenance areas, tools, equipment, and supplies in a clean and organized manner.
• Document completed work and communicate the status of outstanding maintenance items to Property Management.
• Monitor properties for safety, appearance, and operational concerns and promptly report issues requiring additional attention.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with tenants, vendors, property managers, and ownership representatives.
• Travel between assigned commercial properties throughout the Columbus area as needed.
• Provide emergency response outside normal business hours when necessary. 
• On-call/after-hours availability may be required on an emergency basis but is not intended to be a routine daily requirement.
• Perform other property maintenance duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• Previous commercial building maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general commercial building systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to complete general building repairs independently and recognize when a licensed or specialized contractor is required.
• Experience working in occupied commercial buildings and interacting professionally with tenants.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple service requests and properties.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, professional, well-maintained properties.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and perform the physical functions associated with commercial building maintenance.

Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Class A office buildings
• Commercial HVAC systems
• Building automation or control systems
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Electrical and lighting troubleshooting
• Commercial plumbing
• Door hardware and access control
• Vendor and contractor coordination
• Tenant improvement or construction projects
• Commercial property inspections

Compensation$70,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience.

DRK & Company Realty offers an opportunity to join an established commercial real estate team and work across a diverse portfolio of properties. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates well, provides excellent service to our tenants, and takes pride in keeping our properties operating and looking their best.

DRK & Company Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer.