Maintenance Repair Worker 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services is hiring a Maintenance Repair Worker 2 to support the facilities of both the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind. The selected applicant will be assigned a primary work location at hire and may work across campuses. The position performs skilled or semi-skilled repairs and general maintenance of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities, as well as preventive maintenance and team support duties.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic including addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
• Six months of training or six months of experience in maintenance repair work, such as basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair, and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment.
• A valid commercial driver’s license is required if operating motor equipment of a type and size regulated by sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• For applicants in the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry only, successful completion of the mandated basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190) is required.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may substitute for the required experience, but not for mandated licensure.
• The classification is exempt from written examination, as determined by the Director of Administrative Services.

Responsibilities

• Make alterations and repairs to buildings, equipment, and wooden structures, including doors, windows, walls, woodwork, floors, partitions, spot roofing, security devices, locks, HVAC, and kitchen equipment.
• Repair electrical problems involving lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, motors, and electrical circuits.
• Repair plumbing problems involving water lines, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, sinks, toilets, faucets, piping, and drains; repair boilers if assigned and licensed.
• Maintain the general appearance of school grounds and facilities by cutting grass, raking leaves, trimming hedges, and removing dead trees or tree limbs.
• Remove ice and snow from sidewalks and driveways.
• Use appropriate equipment, such as snow removers, tractors, and lawn mowers.
• Complete preventive maintenance requirements and follow manufacturers’ instructions and safety procedures.
• Notify the supervisor of needed repairs.
• Change oil and filters, and check transmission fluid and tire air pressure.
• Drive school vehicles as needed.
• Unload delivery trucks and pick up supplies.
• Perform other duties as a team member.

Benefits

• 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 through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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