Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory seeks a Facilities & Maintenance Lead to oversee operations, maintenance, and repairs across campus facilities and boat docks on South Bass and Gibraltar Islands.

You will supervise seasonal staff, coordinate external vendors, and manage fleet and equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while supporting research and teaching activities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance repairs and troubleshooting experience (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC).
• HS Graduate or GED.
• Ability to obtain background check and random drug screening.
• Knowledge of Put-In-Bay area and Lake Erie; outstanding customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities operations for Stone Laboratory and supervise seasonal staff.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings, docks, and fleet; coordinate external vendors.
• Manage procurement and invoices for repairs and upgrades; ensure safety and compliance.
• Interact with faculty, students, and guests, delivering excellent service.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Customer service

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Facilities operations

Education

HS Graduate or GED

Tools

50-Ton Masters License

TWIC

Marine Radio Operator License

Job description

Job Title

Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Department

FAES | Center for Lake Erie Area Research

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Stone Laboratory Lab Manager, serves as a Facilities Operations Lead for Stone Laboratory; leads and performs specific hands-on-duties as it relates to all facilities operations, including but not limited to: maintenance repairs/troubleshoots plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, boat docks, boats, and outboard motors; leads and initiates maintenance and repairs on facilities and grounds, including physical and technical upgrades as well as mechanical needs for buildings and boat docks located on South Bass and Gibraltar Islands; maintains inventory of parts and supplies related to routine maintenance; maintains Stone Lab's fleet of vehicles and coordinates annual inspections with 3rd party vendor(s); leads and submits requests for the procurement of goods/services related to building/boat dock repairs to be completed by external vendors; Initiates and oversees external vendors contracted to perform building/ maintenance work; resolves problems with vendors contracted to perform work; approves invoices related to maintenance verifying work performed to satisfaction; interacts with faculty and students conducting research; co-leads the operation of equipment and troubleshoots miscellaneous problems with research equipment and repairs as needed; works with faculty, staff, and students regarding specific research needs to determine if equipment can be modified for specific purposes; develops and implements ways to ensure excellent customer service delivery to students, faculty, staff, and guests of Stone Lab in relation to facilities operations; serves as boat captain (as needed) for all Stone Lab activities (research, education programing, and guest services); leads the development of knowledge base of information regarding Stone Lab facilities and utility needs and serves as expert to lead and advise management in these areas; develops, implements and evaluates goals for the Shop in conjunction with goals established by management; attends and presents island status in leadership meetings; develops facilities and operations budget and internal controls as related to facility operations; identifies and communicates issues related to facilities operations; and manages seasonal Stone Lab operations associates to ensure optimal function of all Stone Lab operations.

Minimum Education Required

HS Graduate or GED.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience in maintenance repairs and troubleshooting of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC; enrollment in a random drug screening program; knowledge of the Put-In-Bay area and Lake Erie; outstanding customer service skills; ability to work with a diverse population; and successful completion of background check.

Desired Qualifications

Current 50-Ton Masters License (for operation of boats on Lake Erie); current Transportation Workers ID Card (TWIC); current Marine Radio Operators License; and Certification or vocational training.

Additional Information

This job profile is a Facilities Operation Technician 4 (T4 level) on the career roadmap.

The offer for this position will fall within the positions pay range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

This is a Classified Civil Service position, which includes a 180-day probationary period.

Location

Stone Laboratory (0118)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Additional Notes

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.