Maintenance Repair Worker 3
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a Maintenance Repair Worker 3 to provide skilled maintenance and repair of the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional facility. The role also acts as a lead worker, providing work direction and training to youth workers performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs. The position performs carpentry and masonry repairs; maintains plumbing equipment and fixtures; and operates machine tools and welding equipment to repair metal parts and equipment. The worker regularly inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs or replacements and performs systematic, routine preventive maintenance in an assigned area. This is a permanent, full-time position at 4321 Green Road, Highland Hills, Ohio. The workweek is 40 hours. Hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with required weekend hours and possible overtime, including snow removal and assistance in other facility areas. New hires must complete six weeks of paid mandatory training: one week at the facility, three weeks at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, and two weeks of on-the-job training at the facility. Travel, lodging, and meals are provided for the academy portion. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions are assessed individually and do not necessarily exclude an applicant. DYS is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic covering addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
- At least 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in maintenance repair, such as basic electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment.
- An equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications may substitute for the required experience, but not for mandated licensure.
- A valid commercial driver's license is required only if motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by Sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code; the posting specifies this condition in the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry context.
- Complete six weeks of paid mandatory pre-service training.
- Pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Weekend work is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled maintenance repair of the facility.
- Act as a lead worker by providing work direction and training to youth workers performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repair.
- Perform carpentry and masonry repairs, including repairs to doors, locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, partitions, and steps.
- Repair and maintain plumbing equipment, including water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, toilets, sinks, heating and air conditioning equipment, and boilers.
- Operate machine tools and welding equipment to repair metal parts and equipment.
- Continuously inspect buildings and equipment for needed repairs or replacements.
- Perform systematic and routine preventive maintenance in the assigned area.
- Work required weekend hours and, when needed, assist with overtime tasks such as winter snow removal and work in other facility areas.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.
- 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 Ohio Deferred Compensation.
- Travel, lodging, and meals provided for the training academy portion of pre-service training.
- Pay increase after six months of employment, with further scheduled pay steps listed through 54 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
