Facilities Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment within Health System Shared Services | Facilities Operations. You will work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades, install and repair fixtures, respond to emergencies, and maintain documentation.

The role requires safe work practices, effective communication with customers and colleagues, and flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience performing day-to-day inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs in building systems.
• Ability to install, repair and troubleshoot fixtures and components in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks as assigned.
• Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and correct defects; document actions and outcomes.
• Assist with safety practices, site cleanliness, and customer communication.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Facilities maintenance

Job description

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Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Department: Health System Shared Services | Facilities Operations

OSU TITLE CODE: 8754

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Function Statement: Under the general 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. 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. Job Duties: Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required.

Technical Specialties (70%): Carpentry: Installs/removes fixtures (e.g., bulletin boards, clocks, pictures, coat hooks, signs). Installs/repairs shelves, ceiling tiles, drywall, flooring and trim. Paints and patches walls. Assembles, installs, repairs and replaces dispensers, beds, furniture, doors, and associated hardware. Repairs fire wall penetrations. Repairs fire doors and related hardware.

Electrical: Installs/repairs various electrical equipment, including but not limited to: light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, appliances, controls and motors. Repairs 1 phase motors. Retrofits lighting fixtures. Resets breakers. Replaces fuses. Resolves local power outages. Locates local electrical disconnects. Performs basic preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. Responds to electrical emergencies. Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.

Plumbing: Repairs/installs plumbing equipment (e.g., toilets, sinks, showers). Repairs/installs plumbing components (e.g., supply lines, mixing valves, traps, pipes). Tests eye wash stations and emergency showers. Resolves water temperature (e.g., too hot, too cold) requests. Unclogs drains (e.g., sink, shower, floor). Repairs/replaces water fountains. Replaces damaged/missing piping insulation. Locates local water shut-off valves. Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment. Responds to plumbing emergencies.

HVAC: Responds to and assesses room temperature (e.g., too hot, too cold) requests. Repairs/replaces thermostats. Calibrates/programs thermostats. Cleans external ducts, cooling towers, air dampers, condensers, evaporator coils, etc. Replaces room unit motors and filters. Repairs and replaces HVAC components (e.g., actuators, fan blades, pump seals, bearings). Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment.

General Duties (30%): Technical Support: Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes. Documents regulatory compliance tests. Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff. May assist lower level Facilities Maintenance Technician Effective Date: 06/19/2018 Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service Developed for Equal Opportunity technicians. Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs. Updates bui