Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 (20087345)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 works in the Ohio Department of Public Safety Director’s Office/Facility Management at 1970 West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. Under the general direction of an Administrative Officer 1 in Facility Services, the specialist performs basic preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations on electrical wiring systems, fixtures and controls; plumbing systems; HVAC and mechanical equipment; and structural systems. The role also assists higher-level workers with the operation and maintenance of low-pressure boilers and related equipment. The position is permanent and full-time, with scheduled work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work may also involve varied hours, overtime, after-hours call-backs, and occasional overnight travel. The job takes place indoors and outdoors and can involve exposure to dirt, dust, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot or confined work areas, and high voltage.

Requirements

Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology, or a comparable training program.
One year of experience in construction or building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work.
Complete the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification Course after employment to remain in the classification.
Renew an appropriate driver license if required for the assigned position.
If assigned to operate motorized equipment regulated by the cited sections of the Ohio Revised Code, hold a valid commercial driver license; if required to operate a state vehicle, hold a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

Perform basic preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations on electrical wiring systems, fixtures, and controls.
Perform basic preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations on plumbing systems, HVAC and mechanical equipment, and structural systems.
Install and replace lighting fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles, and fuses.
Perform basic wiring of single- and three-phase motors.
Repair and install plumbing fixtures, including toilets, valves, and sinks.
Cut, solder, and thread pipes; unclog drains and toilets; and grease motors.
Assist higher-level workers with operation and maintenance of low-pressure boilers, including cleaning or repairing tubes, replacing gaskets, removing scale or soot, and checking functionality.
Clean boiler-related equipment, including feed water pumps, oil pumps, motors, turbines, air compressors, water regulators, fans, and water softeners.

Benefits

Multiple pay increases over the first years of service.
Free parking.
Free onsite gym and walking path.
On-site daycare.
On-site cafeteria.
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 and optional deferred compensation.