Facilities Technician I

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio is hiring a developing-level Facilities Technician I for its Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The role performs general and preventive maintenance and assists with upkeep of building equipment and systems in a large, complex Class A high-rise facility. It is suited to someone with a basic maintenance or skilled-trade foundation who is mechanically inclined, safety-minded, dependable, and interested in developing skills across multiple building trades.

This is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt, unclassified position reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator. The schedule is first shift. The salary range is $46,000–$52,000, commensurate with experience. The position provides a commuter stipend each paycheck and may participate in an on-call rotation, including occasional work outside normal business hours.

Work may take place in mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and outdoors, with possible exposure to noise, electrical equipment, paints, solvents, refrigerants, water-treatment chemicals, and other commercial building-maintenance conditions. The role requires frequent walking and standing and may involve climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment may be operated after appropriate training and authorization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance and repair.
• Basic experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn building systems and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments after receiving appropriate instruction.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of maintenance, mechanical, construction, skilled-trade, or related experience preferred.
• Experience or training in HVAC or refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical maintenance, carpentry, commercial building maintenance, preventive maintenance, pumps and motors, or building automation or controls.
• Technical school, vocational training, apprenticeship, or other skilled-trade education.
• Experience in a commercial, institutional, governmental, industrial, or high-rise facility is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine general maintenance involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and mechanical systems under appropriate direction.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks, inspections, filter changes, lubrication, cleaning, and equipment adjustments.
• Assist experienced technicians with troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and assist with maintenance of piping, valves, pumps, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and assist qualified technicians with electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Complete minor carpentry and building repairs involving doors, hardware, drywall, ceiling tiles, wall base, and other building components.
• Assist with the repair, replacement, and installation of building equipment and commercial appliances.
• Respond to assigned service requests and provide professional and courteous service to Court employees and other customers.
• Inspect assigned equipment and areas and report deficiencies, unsafe conditions, or needed repairs.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment appropriate to training and experience.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly mechanical rooms, shops, storage areas, and work locations.
• Assist experienced technicians with facility emergencies and equipment failures.
• Participate in technical and safety training to develop additional building-maintenance skills.
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation as assigned and appropriately trained.
• Follow applicable OSHA, NFPA, Court safety procedures, and Facilities Management policies.

Benefits

• Commuter stipend each paycheck.
• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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