Facilities Technician I: Building & Systems Maintenance

Columbus College of Art and Design; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician I to join the team. This essential position helps maintain campus buildings and grounds, perform preventative maintenance, and undertake basic repairs under supervision to ensure safe, functional facilities for students, staff, and guests.

You will work with the Facilities Team on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other system tasks, assist with events, and participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Preferred: certificate from a technical school or an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions and identify hazards.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses; consult senior techs as needed.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC systems; change filters as needed.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains; consult senior techs as needed.
• Identify and assist with carpentry and repair work.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, routers, drills, and hand tools.
• Assist with snow and ice removal and moving/loading supplies and equipment.

Skills

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment

Tool handling

Maintenance knowledge

On-call rotation

Snow removal

Trades interest

Education

High school diploma

1–3 years experience

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician I to join the team. This essential position helps maintain campus buildings and grounds, perform preventative maintenance, and undertake basic repairs under supervision to ensure safe, functional facilities for students, staff, and guests.

You will work with the Facilities Team on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other system tasks, assist with events, and participate in on-call coverage as needed.