Facilities Maintenance Assoc

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Functions include but are not limited to: daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace. Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 months experience in basic electric, plumbing, carpentry or HVAC or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of probationary period includes demonstrated competence in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this position's level of responsibility: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/R.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Conducts daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs.
• Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Adheres to all safety practices and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment.
• Attends meetings.
• Properly completes documentation.
• Provides a high level of customer service.
• Communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices.
• Operates department vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED