Facilities Maintenance Tech Sr

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the supervisor, performs complex tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to: daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs. Identifies, communicates, coordinates, and completes projects and work performed in the assigned area(s). Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Leads team of facilities maintenance technicians or is solely responsible for the maintenance of outpatient health care complexes that exceed 110,000 square feet. Mentors, trains, and provides technical expertise to other staff. Distributes work orders in supervisor’s absence. 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, co-workers 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. Works primarily first shift, but 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.
• Three (3) years general maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with three years in a team oriented, multifunction setting.
• Obtain the following during the probationary period: valid OSHA 30 hour general industry safety and health card.
• Demonstrated understanding of university building design standards (BDS) related to maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the project process as managed by FOD Design and Construction (FDC).
• 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 complex tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Conducts daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs.
• Identifies, communicates, coordinates, and completes projects and work performed in the assigned area(s).
• Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects.
• Leads team of facilities maintenance technicians or is solely responsible for the maintenance of outpatient health care complexes that exceed 110,000 square feet.
• Mentors, trains, and provides technical expertise to other staff.
• Distributes work orders in supervisor’s absence.
• 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, co-workers and supervision via written, electronic, and verbal methods, and devices.
• Operates department vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED