Facilities Operations Specialist

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Operations Specialist 2 is responsible for the development, oversight, scheduling, and delivery of the reactionary and planned maintenance programs for The Ohio Union and Student Life Facilities. This position utilizes general industry knowledge and professional experience in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to serve as a repair, inspection, and project management Specialist for building and mechanical systems and processes. This position is also a hands-on position requiring mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC aptitude coupled with excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. This position will assist in identifying and scheduling maintenance for Student Life facilities, including performing inspections of buildings and conducting quality assurance reviews; assists with the training of facility technicians to improve competencies in all facets of their work; interacts with customers when needed; participates in facility status meetings; assumes management duties for the department when the manager is not present.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2 years of relevant building and mechanical systems maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Available for 24-hour calls.
• Experience using CMMS systems to include creation of planned/scheduled maintenance events.
• Experience and understanding of required testing and planned scheduling and maintenance of building and mechanical systems and equipment and related components to ensure consistent delivery of service level.
• Computer literacy and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders via email.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing and testing of building and mechanical systems equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years relevant Building maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and/or HVAC systems maintenance experience.
• Working experience and knowledge training technicians on technical and customer service-related skills.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Development, oversight, scheduling, and delivery of reactionary and planned maintenance programs for The Ohio Union and Student Life Facilities.
• Serve as a repair, inspection, and project management Specialist for building and mechanical systems and processes.
• Perform inspections of buildings and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Assist with the training of facility technicians to improve competencies.
• Interact with customers when needed.
• Participate in facility status meetings.
• Assume management duties for the department when the manager is not present.

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: Mid Level