Electrician 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a skilled Electrician 2 to serve as part of a statewide roving maintenance team supporting Ohio’s Developmental Centers. This role is ideal for an experienced electrician who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working across multiple facilities to ensure safe and reliable electrical systems that support 24/7 residential and clinical operations. As a roving team member, you will travel to Developmental Centers to perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities that directly impact the health, safety, and daily lives of individuals served.

Requirements

• 18 months training or 18 months verifiable experience in electrical work under supervision of experienced electrician; formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & writing common English vocabulary.
• Or 6 months experience as Electrician 1, 52281.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay.
• Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems & equipment across multiple facilities
• Support critical infrastructure including electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, lighting, and controls
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure 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 all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and proper PPE usage

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees