Facilities & Grounds Specialist

Ohio History Connection • Columbus, OH

18h • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining historic, natural, or prehistoric site property with an emphasis on carrying out a skilled trade.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in horticulture, forestry, construction trade, or equivalent plus five to ten years of experience in facilities maintenance
• Must hold a valid Ohio driver's license and be able to travel extensively within the state of Ohio.
• Skill to operate hand tools, power tools, and mowing equipment.
• Self-directed and flexible.
• Resourcefulness and initiative.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, crouch, twist, push and lift for brief or extended periods.
• Must be able to walk comfortably throughout the day over various surfaces.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, including exposure to direct sunlight.
• Must be able to lift, carry, move, or position items to weigh up to or more than 75 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds consistently and carry over 25 feet of various surfaces.
• Must be able to lift and lower 25 pounds above shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building structures and systems.
• Understanding of safety standards and experience in practice.
• Experience maintaining equipment and vehicles in good working order.
• Experience in the application of historic preservation standards in constructed projects.
• Ability to present specialized skill information to others.
• Knowledge of plumbing HVAC and electrical work helpful.
• May require herbicide and chemical licensure and first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the duties specific to a skilled trade (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, horticulture, etc.).
• Works in coordination with Buildings & Grounds team members and stakeholders to complete complicated and/or lengthy scopes of work.
• Completes routine building maintenance; assists maintenance staff in performing minor building repairs; participates in scraping, sanding and painting projects.
• Lead facilities management activities and operate associated carpentry equipment for building and grounds repairs.
• May perform ground maintenance duties such as mowing, weeding, and general grass and weed management; plants vegetative material and applies herbicide and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and trees.
• May operate heavy machinery and/or maintain mowing equipment, tractors, trucks, snow blowers and other equipment used in the maintenance and operation of the historic site.
• May participate in general site maintenance work.
• May work on power lifts and ladders.
• Maintain maintenance records and prepare monthly reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree