Maintenance Repair Worker 3
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a Maintenance Repair Worker 3 at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility in Massillon, Ohio. The position provides skilled maintenance and repair of the facility and acts as a lead worker by providing work direction and training to youth workers performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repairs. The schedule is permanent, full-time, with varied work hours. General daytime hours apply, although weekend hours may be required. Work includes carpentry and masonry repairs; repairs to plumbing equipment and systems; operating machine tools and welding equipment to repair metal parts and equipment; and regularly inspecting buildings and equipment for needed repairs or replacements. The worker also performs systematic and routine preventive maintenance in an assigned area. New hires must complete six weeks of paid, mandatory pre-service training. The first week and weeks five and six take place at the facility. Weeks two through four are held Monday through Thursday at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; travel, lodging, and meals are provided. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude consideration; each applicant's circumstances are individually assessed. Compensation is $23.28 per hour at hire, with scheduled pay steps reaching $26.54 per hour at 54 months. The position is classified and represented by OCSEA. DYS is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic, including 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, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment.
- 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 the motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by Sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 of the Ohio Revised Code; the posting limits this condition to the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry.
- Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening are required for the final candidate.
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 repairs.
- Perform carpentry and masonry repairs, including repairs to doors, cabinet locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, partitions, and steps.
- Repair and maintain plumbing equipment and systems, including water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing 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.
- Complete six weeks of paid, mandatory pre-service training.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid 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 Ohio Deferred Compensation.
- Paid mandatory pre-service training; travel, lodging, and meals are provided for the training held in Orient, Ohio.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
