Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 - 20063315

State of Ohio • Kettering, OH

2d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Serve with Purpose. Support the Mission. Keep Ohio Ready. The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is seeking a Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 to help maintain safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities in support of the men and women who serve our state and nation. This is more than a maintenance role — it is an opportunity to contribute to a military-friendly organization that proudly supports our military personnel in the mission to protect our communities, the great State of Ohio, and our nation. If you take pride in hands-on work, value teamwork and accountability, and want your work to directly support operational readiness, this may be the opportunity for you. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Please contact our State Human Resources Division by calling [phone] or email [email protected] if a reasonable accommodation due to a disability no later than 14 days before your scheduled hiring event. Travel is required, as needed. You must provide own transportation, or to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence. Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD 12), the final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment. Salary Information: This position is assigned as a pay range 007 of the State of Ohio’s pay schedule, with a starting hourly rate of $22.60 and current range up to $25.77 per hour . Starting pay is usually at the minimum of the range unless otherwise required by law or union contract, or unless the selected candidate's qualifications warrant consideration above the minimum. With continued employment and satisfactory performance, employees generally advance to the next pay step after six (6) months and then annually thereafter. Cost-of-living adjustments are typically applied on July 1 . At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. This is an internal posting for current ADJ employees only!!! In this role, you will perform routine and semi-skilled facility maintenance work to support the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of assigned buildings, grounds, and related equipment. The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is a military-friendly workplace where public service, teamwork, and mission support matter. Our team helps provide the foundation that allows our military personnel and state operations to function effectively. Every role contributes to readiness, service, and support. We value the principles reflected in our Warfighter Fundamentals — including ownership, communication, quality, accountability, efficiency, and teamwork — and we look for employees who bring those same values to their work each day. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a maintenance environment and may involve exposure to changing weather, temperature extremes, dust, dirt, noise, moisture, and maintenance-related hazards. Regular use of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and motorized equipment is required, along with frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment. This is your chance to be part of something bigger. In this role, your work helps ensure our facilities remain safe, operational, and ready to support the mission. If you want to use your skills in a meaningful way and be part of an organization dedicated to service, readiness, and support, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help keep Ohio ready!

Requirements

• Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology, or a comparable training program
• At least one year of experience in construction or building maintenance that includes work in: carpentry electrical plumbing HVAC
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• If assigned to operate motorized equipment regulated under Ohio Revised Code sections 4506.01, 4506.03, and 4506.12, the employee must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Nice To Haves

• takes ownership of assigned work and follows through
• makes safety and quality a priority
• communicates clearly and works well with others
• can adapt to changing priorities and operational needs
• demonstrates dependability, accountability, and professionalism
• takes pride in supporting a mission-focused organization

Responsibilities

• performing preventive maintenance and routine repair work on building systems and facility components
• assisting with minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance tasks
• supporting HVAC and mechanical room upkeep through routine preventive maintenance
• performing general building repair, installation support, and facility upkeep
• operating grounds, snow removal, and other maintenance equipment as assigned
• completing work orders, maintaining records, and communicating maintenance needs and work status using required computer-based systems for email, timekeeping, training, and employee self-service functions
• responding to urgent maintenance needs and supporting continuity of operations

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed