Facilities Maintenance Utility Technician

Cota; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

COTA bus pass

Wellness initiatives

On-site chair massage

On-site health coach

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

OPERS pension

Job summary

COTA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Utility A to support the Facilities Department with preventative and routine maintenance across systems, hardware, and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, accountability, and service, aligning with the organization’s mission to move lives forward.

The position involves assisting with concrete work, space planning, and the use of BAS and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.
• Proven ability to carry through assignments with limited supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate trade equipment as identified on COTA's tool list.
• Familiarity with BAS and Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders and logs for all assignments; coordinate with Finance and leadership.
• Perform concrete work, site prep, form setup, and finishing for repairs and new installations; assist with space planning.
• Comply with safety rules; generate, update, and close work orders using BAS and other systems.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment, perform basic electrical and plumbing maintenance as trained.
• Snow and ice removal including plowing and salting; maintain ADA accessibility areas.
• Procure goods related to facilities trade following procedures and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Job description

COTA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Utility A to support the Facilities Department with preventative and routine maintenance across systems, hardware, and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, accountability, and service, aligning with the organization’s mission to move lives forward.

The position involves assisting with concrete work, space planning, and the use of BAS and Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.