Electrician 2 (PN 20073376)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is seeking an experienced Electrician 2 for a statewide roving maintenance team supporting Ohio’s eight Developmental Centers. The position performs electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across multiple facilities, helping maintain safe and reliable systems that support residential and clinical operations.

This permanent, full-time position is based at 1601 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, and requires frequent statewide travel, potentially including overnight stays. The work schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, though hours may vary based on facility needs. Overtime, call-back, or emergency response may be required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve energized electrical equipment and physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician.
• Formal education in arithmetic covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and in reading and writing common English vocabulary.
• Alternatively, at least six months of experience as an Electrician 1, classification 52281, or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Must be willing and able to secure a driver's license or supply personal transportation.
• Must be willing to travel throughout Ohio; overnight stays may be required.
• Must undergo a criminal background check and submit to urinalysis before appointment.
• Must clearly demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment across multiple facilities.
• Support electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, lighting, and controls.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to support system reliability and compliance with safety standards.
• Respond to urgent electrical issues and assist in restoring essential services.
• Maintain accurate records, diagrams, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate work with facility maintenance staff and contractors to minimize operational disruptions.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and proper PPE usage.
• Travel to Developmental Centers throughout Ohio to perform assigned work.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed