Surface Maintenance Tech 1

The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH
$17 - $23Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from maintenance supervisor, performs semi-skilled work on roads, walks and drainage systems/grounds. Uses a wide variety of medium and light motorized equipment to maintain repair and clean campus-area roads and grounds; loads and unloads materials from trucks; uses small hand and power tools; assists in snow removal; performs road maintenance activities. Performs other duties as assigned; works primarily first shift within Facilities Operations and Development Landscape Services, but is subject to changes in shift, hours, days, and/or location as operations dictate; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call in. Will require successful completion of a criminal background check.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 100 hours of training in operation of medium and light equipment.
  • 100 hours experience in concrete set-up and finishing.
  • Valid driver’s license upon employment.
  • Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement obtained within the first 150 days of the probationary period.
  • Must pass federally required pre-employment drug test.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with The Ohio State University's facilities, systems, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Performs semi-skilled work on roads, walks and drainage systems/grounds.
  • Uses a wide variety of medium and light motorized equipment to maintain, repair, and clean campus-area roads and grounds.
  • Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
  • Uses small hand and power tools.
  • Assists in snow removal.
  • Performs road maintenance activities.
  • Subject to changes in shift, hours, days, and/or location as operations dictate.
  • May work overtime.
  • Subject to 24-hour emergency call-in.

Benefits

  • The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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