Facilities Planning Project Manager (20102378)

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/ Vision Insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Education and Development Funds

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Facilities Maintenance & Inspection professional to manage OSC operations and oversee multiple DRC sites in Columbus. You will conduct regular facility inspections, supervise contractors, and coordinate with vendors to keep systems running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include planning repairs, budgeting, drafting specifications, and training inmate workers.

Qualifications

• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.
• Or undergraduate major core program in industrial, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering, or architecture, industrial design or related field; 12 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Facilities Planner, 63281.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Requires thorough knowledge of architectural or industrial engineering or design to establish parameters on mechanical and electrical projects.
• Manages and oversees the OSC facilities operations for assigned buildings and/or DRC employee work locations.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to pinpoint facility issues or risks.
• Prepares project plans and calculations, specifications, bidding documents to existing systems.
• Directs work activities of contractors and personnel during construction phase for assigned projects.
• Deals with forecasting, budgeting, and financial management of resources; maintains maintenance programs.
• Advise on facility policies, procedures, and standards to ensure smooth operations.
• Coordinates with agencies, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely completion.
• Handles emergency repair problems on a 24-hour call basis.
• Oversees air conditioning/heating systems and works with HVAC vendors to ensure proper operation.
• Ensures compliance with fire systems and associated safety equipment.
• Gives instruction and training to incarcerated workers for renovations and maintenance.
• Coordinates and plans designs using Auto CAD.
• Assists supervising incarcerated work crews and documents logs.
• Ensures proper documentation for institutional observation logs and count.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Building Maintenance

Facilities Management

General Maintenance

Operational and Administrative Support

Administrative support/services

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Responsiveness

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 6, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

DRC Central Office-Franklin 4545 Fisher Road Columbus 43228

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.32

Schedule

Full-time

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills

Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, General Maintenance, Operational and Administrative Support, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Responsiveness

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

Job Duties:

• Requires thorough knowledge of architectural or industrial engineering or design to establish parameters on mechanical and electrical projects


• Manages and oversees the Operation Support Center (OSC) facilities operations for assigned buildings and/or DRC employee work locations (e.g., Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, and DRC Rhodes Tower 17th floor)


• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to pinpoint any facility issues or potential risks


• Prepares project plans and calculations, specifications, bidding documents to existing systems


• Directs work activities of contractors and personnel during construction phase for assigned projects


• Conducts analysis of forecasting, budgeting, and financial management of allocated resources, including tracking expenses; establishes regular and preventive maintenance programs to include preventative maintenance, repairs, building management, procurement, and upgrades


• Advise and assist in the development of facility policies, procedures, and standards to ensure building services and operations run smoothly


• Coordinates with various agency departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure the timely completion of projects and hired services


• Handles emergency repair problems on a 24-hour call basis


• Meets with contractors, architects, and officials of other government agencies, at all jurisdictional levels to execute work programs and to ensure compliance with established procedures


• Oversees the operation of the air conditioning and heating systems, including computerized controls and monitoring and works with ODRC staff and HVAC vendors to ensure all systems are functioning properly at DRC Harmon Rd, DRC Fisher Rd, DRC 1221 McKinley, prioritizes repairs and communicates with all parties involved regarding project status


• Works and ensures compliance with fire systems (e.g., suppression systems, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers)


• Consult and advise on the hiring of contractors to perform certain maintenance or repair services performs and completes maintenance repairs and/or upkeep (e.g., pipe fitting, boiler repairs, insulation, welding, machining, carpentry, electrical or mechanical equipment, building repairs; plumbing fixtures, fencing, asphalt, concrete and ceilings) Performs other maintenance work such as assembling and disassembling desks, modular components and office furniture


• Coordinates and plan designs and construction using “AUTO CAD”


• Assists supervising incarcerated people (IP) work crews and provides proper documentation for institutional observation logs and calling in count


• Gives instruction and training to IP’s on how to perform minor and sometime major renovations which includes construction and general maintenance

Benefits

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage


• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period


• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year


• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave


• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.

-Or completion of undergraduate major core program in industrial, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering, or architecture, industrial design or related field; 12 mos. exp. in interior space design & facilities planning & design; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public budgeting & spending.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Facilities Planner, 63281.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;


• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;


• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;


• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

Disability Inclusion

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.