Ohio Union Facilities Operations Technician

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

12d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direction and coordination for maintenance and custodial services to maintain a prescribed level of cleanliness and function to assigned areas. Provides oversight and coordinates efforts to ensure an expedient response for issues that arise during weekends or during off hours. Coordinates with Ohio Union Building Manager to support building operations and events; works with other university departments to ensure compliance and safety of exterior amenities. This position will specialize in project work consisting of quality assurance, process improvement, and data collection and review; responsible for a variety of other day-to-day cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed. Supervises and coordinates activities of contractors and university business partners. Hands on responsibilities include installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains building structure, plumbing and electrical equipment, building envelope, floors, and furniture. Will be expected to respond to housekeeping and maintenance requests, monitors and facilitates trash removal needs, inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment. Supports Campus Dining equipment, upon request; attends departmental functions and needed training; may operate departmental vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 4 years of previous maintenance experience
• Must be able to push/pull 70 pounds
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to distinguish colors

Nice To Haves

• 6 years of relevant work experience
• Maintenance certifications
• Familiarity with OSU facilities
• 3-5 years of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and coordination for maintenance and custodial services to maintain a prescribed level of cleanliness and function to assigned areas.
• Provides oversight and coordinates efforts to ensure an expedient response for issues that arise during weekends or during off hours.
• Coordinates with Ohio Union Building Manager to support building operations and events; works with other university departments to ensure compliance and safety of exterior amenities.
• Specializes in project work consisting of quality assurance, process improvement, and data collection and review.
• Performs a variety of other day-to-day cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of contractors and university business partners.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains building structure, plumbing and electrical equipment, building envelope, floors, and furniture.
• Responds to housekeeping and maintenance requests.
• Monitors and facilitates trash removal needs.
• Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Supports Campus Dining equipment, upon request.
• Attends departmental functions and needed training.
• May operate departmental vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED