Sr Technician, Facilities SS

Nationwide Mutual Insurance•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Technician helps maintain the safe and reliable operation of critical building systems across Nationwide’s downtown Columbus, Ohio campus. The role supports day-to-day facility operations by monitoring building automation systems, responding to facility and fire-alarm notifications, inspecting mechanical equipment, troubleshooting operational issues, and partnering with other facilities teams. The technician performs maintenance services and repairs across specialized technical trades, including structural work, electrical systems, HVAC and HVAC controls, plumbing, refrigeration, and mechanical systems. The role helps ensure the operational efficiency of facilities and equipment; inspects utility infrastructure according to accepted standards and preventive-maintenance schedules; and develops or implements maintenance and repair programs for building systems. The technician also responds to customer service requests and maintenance, fire-system, and emergency calls, and may provide direction, training, and guidance to less experienced staff. This is an on-site position with a second-shift schedule of Sunday through Wednesday, 1:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Occasional weekend coverage, including a periodic Saturday rotation, may be required. The position is overtime-eligible and may involve non-standard or rotating shifts. The work takes place in a building-maintenance environment and may include working outside in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of proven related work experience.
General knowledge of specialized technical and skilled trades.
For HVAC, mechanical, and life-safety systems: knowledge of motor controls, vibration analysis, and equipment balancing.
General knowledge of codes, principles, and techniques related to installing, maintaining, repairing, and operating HVAC and mechanical systems and devices.
Ability to solve problems with and test mechanical systems and components.
Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds and push or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to lift, carry, walk, kneel, stoop, climb, balance, and work from heights.
Ability to work on-site in downtown Columbus, Ohio, on a second-shift schedule, with occasional weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

Industry trade certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance services and repairs using advanced skills in specialized technical trades.
Help ensure maximum operational efficiency of facilities, equipment, grounds, and support equipment.
Inspect utility infrastructure and other systems according to accepted standards, practices, and preventive-maintenance schedules.
Develop and implement preventive-maintenance and repair programs and procedures for structural, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and/or refrigeration systems.
Monitor and maintain digitally controlled building management systems, including programming software and devices for new or altered equipment.
Perform preventive and predictive infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
Maintain HVAC systems and controls, and test water and life-safety systems and administer chemical-treatment programs.
Respond to customer service requests and maintenance, fire-system, and emergency calls.
Follow federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations.
May provide training and guidance to less experienced staff.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date.
Nine paid holidays.
Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid pension plan.
Business-casual attire.
10% shift differential.
Employer-provided parking.
Company-issued uniforms and safety gear.
Overtime opportunities.