Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Ohio State University

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, the facilities maintenance technician performs intermediate tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Functions will 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. May assist lower level facilities technicians.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with two years’ experience in general maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card.
• Demonstrates competency in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R or equivalent combination of education and experience at the time of entry into this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate tasks related to 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.
• May assist lower level facilities technicians.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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