Facilities Technician II

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Technician II for its Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. The position performs a wide range of maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities in a large, complex Class A high-rise facility. The successful candidate will use strong mechanical aptitude to work independently and contribute to a multi-skilled facilities team.

This is a permanent, full-time, unclassified, non-exempt position reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator. The first-shift schedule is based at 65 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience, and the position receives a commuter stipend each paycheck. The role participates in an on-call rotation and may require occasional work outside normal business hours.

Work takes place throughout the facility, including mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and outdoor environments. It may involve exposure to noise, electrical equipment, paints, solvents, refrigerants, water-treatment chemicals, and other conditions associated with commercial building maintenance. Physical demands include frequent walking and standing; possible climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling; and lifting up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally participating in team lifts of up to 100 pounds. Equipment operation is permitted after appropriate training and authorization.

The final candidate must complete a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Criminal convictions are individually assessed and do not necessarily preclude consideration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of building maintenance or skilled-trades experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform general maintenance and moderately complex repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building-system problems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Good judgment, strong troubleshooting skills, attention to safety, and effective communication with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including lifting up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally participating in team lifts up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and occasionally work outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial HVAC and refrigeration.
• Experience with building automation/DDC controls.
• Experience with hydronic heating and cooling systems.
• Experience with steam or boiler systems.
• Experience with pumps, motors, VFDs, and related mechanical equipment.
• Experience with commercial electrical systems, including three-phase/480-volt equipment.
• Experience with fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
• Experience with commercial plumbing.
• Experience maintaining high-rise or large commercial/institutional facilities.
• Experience with energy management and lighting controls.
• Trade certifications, apprenticeships, professional credentials, EPA Section 608 certification, or other relevant technical training.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and other building systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including work with systems and test equipment up to 480 volts, when qualified and authorized.
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations involving fixtures, piping, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial appliances and building equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify equipment problems before they result in failures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and specifications.
• Assist with operation and troubleshooting of building systems, including DDC/building automation controls, hydronic systems, boilers, air-conditioning equipment, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform carpentry repairs involving doors, locks, closers, hinges, drywall, ceiling systems, wall base, and restroom partitions.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems and controls.
• Respond to facility service requests, determine root causes, and provide appropriate solutions.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, table saws, pipe threaders, and pipe benders when properly trained.
• Communicate professionally with Court employees, contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies when necessary.
• 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 the 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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