Facilities Technician III

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician III for its Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This advanced-level position maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves complex mechanical and building systems in a large Class A high-rise facility. The technician works with limited supervision, independently diagnoses complex equipment and system problems, and serves as a technical resource and project leader for other maintenance team members. The role involves commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, mechanical, fire protection, and life-safety systems. This is a permanent, full-time, first-shift, unclassified position. The employee reports to the Maintenance Coordinator and participates in an on-call rotation, responding to building emergencies as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible commercial or institutional facilities maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated advanced experience troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and building systems.
• Ability to perform self-directed maintenance and repairs with limited supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of multiple skilled trades.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Experience safely using specialized tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance machinery.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Professional training, certification, licensing, or substantial demonstrated experience in one or more technical specialties, such as commercial HVAC and refrigeration; refrigerant handling; cooling towers and water treatment; hydronic or steam boiler systems; DDC/building automation and energy-management systems; pumps, motors, and VFDs; three-phase electrical systems up to 480 volts; electrical and lighting controls; high-rise plumbing and pumping systems; fire alarm and sprinkler systems; computer-room HVAC and associated fire-control systems; OSHA/NFPA electrical safety, including arc-flash and lockout/tagout; or building codes and commercial facility requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercise sound judgment and initiative, and take the lead on maintenance projects when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining a high-rise, large commercial, governmental, institutional, or specialized public facility.
• Recognized trade credentials, state licenses, apprenticeships, manufacturer training, or certifications in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire protection, or related building systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire-protection, and life-safety systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment and building-system problems, determining appropriate repairs or adjustments.
• Maintain, repair, replace, and install mechanical equipment, components, and systems according to specifications and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot pumps, motors, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), air-handling equipment, hydronic systems, cooling towers, boilers, and associated equipment.
• Use DDC/building automation and energy-management systems to diagnose operating problems and improve system performance.
• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting involving three-phase systems and equipment up to 480 volts when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintain and troubleshoot high-rise plumbing and pumping systems.
• Assist with maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of fire alarm, sprinkler, and other life-safety systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, control drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and identify developing equipment problems before they cause system failures.
• Respond to service requests, identify root causes, develop solutions, and communicate repair plans and timelines to customers and other departments.
• Lead assigned maintenance and repair projects, including planning work, coordinating resources, and helping ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less-experienced Facilities Technicians.
• Assist with evaluating equipment, systems, and maintenance processes for potential improvements.
• Operate specialized maintenance equipment and tools when properly trained, including forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, pipe threaders, table saws, and welding equipment.
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies as required.
• Follow applicable OSHA and NFPA requirements, 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, plus 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 through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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