Building Maintenance Superintendent 1 - 20063198

State of Ohio•Newton Falls, OH

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About The Position

Ready for a career with purpose, impact, and responsibility? Join the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department and help maintain the facilities and infrastructure that support the Ohio National Guard’s mission across our state and in service to our nation. We are looking for a skilled and motivated leader who takes pride in solving problems, leading teams, and keeping operations running safely and effectively. At the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, our work supports the readiness of the Ohio National Guard and the communities we serve. This position plays a key role in ensuring assigned facilities, buildings, grounds, and systems remain safe, functional, well maintained, and mission ready. We are proud to work alongside dedicated professionals who value service, teamwork, accountability, and stewardship. Learn more by visiting ong.ohio.gov . The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. What You Will Do As a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1, you will lead facility maintenance operations and supervise staff responsible for maintaining assigned buildings, grounds, and related systems. This role combines technical maintenance knowledge with leadership, planning, communication, and project coordination. Key responsibilities include: Facilities Operations & Team Leadership Lead and supervise day-to-day maintenance operations for assigned facilities, grounds, and related systems. Assign, schedule, guide, and review the work of maintenance staff; set work priorities; monitor quality and timeliness; and ensure maintenance activities support safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities. Project Coordination & Contractor Oversight Plan and coordinate repair, renovation, and maintenance projects. Develop scopes of work, material lists, and cost estimates; assist with procurement-related activities; coordinate projects beyond in-house capability; and monitor contractor work for quality, timeliness, and compliance. Maintenance Systems & Technical Problem Solving Oversee maintenance issues involving building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and grounds-related needs. Serve as a lead resource in identifying problems, coordinating solutions, and helping restore safe and reliable operations. Supervision, Accountability & Employee Development Carry out full supervisory responsibilities consistent with State of Ohio expectations. Communicate job expectations, monitor performance, approve timekeeping and leave within policy, address performance issues when needed, and support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and work assignments. Budget, Purchasing & Administrative Oversight Support maintenance planning through budget awareness, work order review, coordination of supplies and materials, maintenance records, reports, and operational documentation. Help ensure responsible stewardship of public resources and sound decision-making. Communication & Readiness Keep leadership and stakeholders informed on maintenance priorities, facility issues, project status, and operational impact. This role supports the Warfighter Fundamentals by reinforcing readiness, accountability, teamwork, communication, and stewardship in daily operations. Working Conditions & Requirements Regular work schedule is generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or other hours outside the regular schedule to respond to emergency maintenance matters, building system failures, inclement weather events, and other operational needs Work may occur indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to weather, dirt, odors, cuts, bruises, and general maintenance-related conditions Position may require travel among assigned facilities, as needed Must be able to lift, move, or handle materials and equipment consistent with maintenance operations

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Experience supervising staff in a facilities, maintenance, construction, or building operations environment
Experience coordinating maintenance, repair, renovation, or building operations work
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, manuals, and technical instructions
Ability to prepare reports, records, and written documentation
Ability to communicate clearly with employees, leadership, contractors, and facility stakeholders
Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams

Nice To Haves

Building maintenance operations involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, roofing, or related systems
Project planning, contractor coordination, and cost estimation
Budget support, purchasing, inventory tracking, or work order management
Leading teams during urgent or after-hours maintenance issues
Explaining technical issues clearly to non-technical leaders and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise day-to-day maintenance operations for assigned facilities, grounds, and related systems.
Assign, schedule, guide, and review the work of maintenance staff; set work priorities; monitor quality and timeliness; and ensure maintenance activities support safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities.
Plan and coordinate repair, renovation, and maintenance projects.
Develop scopes of work, material lists, and cost estimates; assist with procurement-related activities; coordinate projects beyond in-house capability; and monitor contractor work for quality, timeliness, and compliance.
Oversee maintenance issues involving building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and grounds-related needs.
Serve as a lead resource in identifying problems, coordinating solutions, and helping restore safe and reliable operations.
Carry out full supervisory responsibilities consistent with State of Ohio expectations.
Communicate job expectations, monitor performance, approve timekeeping and leave within policy, address performance issues when needed, and support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and work assignments.
Support maintenance planning through budget awareness, work order review, coordination of supplies and materials, maintenance records, reports, and operational documentation.
Help ensure responsible stewardship of public resources and sound decision-making.
Keep leadership and stakeholders informed on maintenance priorities, facility issues, project status, and operational impact.
This role supports the Warfighter Fundamentals by reinforcing readiness, accountability, teamwork, communication, and stewardship in daily operations.

Benefits

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !
Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.