Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 (4811-06)

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides primary response to tenant complaints regarding building automation systems (BAS), including HVAC, lighting, and fire alarm/suppression systems. The position involves operating and interpreting building automation systems, performing preventative maintenance, calibrating control components, and making necessary repairs and replacements. The Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 will also inspect, maintain, and perform preventative maintenance on all components of HVAC systems, including semi-hermetic compressors, piping, rotating equipment, humidifiers, air compressors, and related controls. This includes diagnosing malfunctions, repairing or replacing defective systems, and operating emergency backup equipment. The role also encompasses various semi-skilled and skilled tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, wiring, painting, plastering, glazing, and welding. Additionally, the position operates and maintains domestic hot/cold water systems and water pressure booster systems, performs chemical treatment of boilers, chillers, and piping systems, and maintains records of water usage, fuel consumption, and steam production.

Requirements

• State of Ohio Stationary Engineer's License not required but must obtain within twenty-four (24) months
• four (4) years of paid full-time journeyman level experience (or a minimum of 48 months of experience within the last 8 years)
• four (4) years apprenticeship level experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment and controls
• two (2) year educational program in HVAC at a technical institute or college may be substituted for two (2) years of apprenticeship experience
• Chlorofluorocarbon (C.F.C.) training and certification required
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.

Nice To Haves

• Meet maximum weight requirements for ladders, personal fall protection equipment, and aerial lifts. Maximum lbs. include man and tools. Type 1A “Extra Heavy Duty Industrial Ladder” – maximum capacity of 300 lbs. Type 1AA “Special Duty Industrial Ladder” – maximum capacity of 375 lbs. Most personnel fall arrest equipment (full-body harness & lanyards) is labeled with a capacity limit of 310 lbs. Single Man Lifts – 300-350 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary response to tenant complaints regarding building automation systems (BAS), which includes HVAC, lighting, and fire alarm/suppression system; operates and interprets building automation systems; performs preventative maintenance; calibrates control components and makes repairs and replacements as needed.
• Inspects, maintains and performs preventative maintenance on all components of HVAC systems (e.g. changes, rebuilds and services semi-hermetic compressor, replaces piping, replaces rotating equipment component, replaces electric and steam humidifiers, repairs air compressors and related control, replaces belts, pulleys, motors, etc.); pumps down, may excavate and recharge refrigerant systems, calibrates electrical and pneumatic control components and makes repairs as needed; diagnoses malfunctions and repairs or replaces defective systems through modification overhaul if necessary; operates emergency backup equipment as required; performs various semi-skilled and skilled tasks (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, wiring, painting, plastering, glazing, welding, etc.).
• Operates and maintains domestic hot/cold water systems and water pressure booster system (e.g., semi instantaneous water heaters).
• Performs chemical treatment of boilers, chillers and closed/open loop piping systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair to building boiler and chillers systems and support equipment; treats water with rust preventative; greases and oils equipment; checks and replaces release valves; repairs pumps, stoker, air compressors, motors, ductwork, piping, emergency backup system, etc.
• Maintains records of water usage, fuel consumed, steam, produced, gauge readings, and other related data as required.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other maintenance work as directed by supervisory personnel; serves as lead worker; works with contractors to solve and/or alleviate maintenance problems.
• Performs duties of co-workers as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Options
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately being accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

What This Job Offers

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