Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform daily inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs of buildings and equipment, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC, with readiness for emergency responses.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of general maintenance experience, OSHA 10-hour certification and demonstrated competency across trades; shifts may vary; background check may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience in general maintenance or equivalent.
• OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card.
• Competency in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs of buildings and equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations and evaluate defects.
• Assist other trades; maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.
• Complete documentation and communicate with customers and supervision.
• Operate department vehicle and support university safety and professionalism.

Skills

General maintenance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC/R

Job description

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Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, the facilities maintenance technician performs intermediate tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Functions will include but are not limited to: daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. May assist lower level facilities technicians.

Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Minimum Education Required

HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Required: Per CCS specifications; High school diploma/GED with two years’ experience in general maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience; valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; at the time of entry into this position, demonstrates competency in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this position’s level of responsibility: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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

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