Facilities Technician II

Supreme Court of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician II to join our Facilities Management team at the OH Judicial Center in Columbus. This role performs a wide range of maintenance activities in a large Class A facility and requires strong mechanical aptitude and independent problem solving.

Responsibilities include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and preventive maintenance, with on-call rotation and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of building maintenance or skilled-trades experience.
• Ability to independently perform general maintenance and moderately complex repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building-system problems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and other building systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including systems up to 480 volts as qualified.
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations involving fixtures, piping, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial appliances and building equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify issues before failures occur.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and specs.
• Assist with operation and troubleshooting of building systems including DDC controls, hydronic systems, boilers, a/c, fire alarm, sprinklers.
• Carry out carpentry repairs: doors, locks, closers, hinges, drywall, ceilings, wall base, partitions.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems and controls.
• Respond to facility service requests, determine root causes, provide solutions.
• Operate equipment like forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, etc., when trained.
• Communicate professionally with Court staff, contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergencies when needed.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA, Court safety procedures and Facilities policies.

Skills

Building maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization

Supreme Court of Ohio

Agency Contact Name and Information

Office of Human Resources - [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Ohio Judicial Center 65 South Front Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$50,000 - $60,000

Schedule

Full-time

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Building Maintenance

Technical Skills

Building Maintenance

Professional Skills

Teamwork

Agency Overview

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Technician II to join our Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This position performs a wide variety of maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities within a large, complex Class A high-rise facility. We are looking for an individual with strong mechanical aptitude who can work independently, troubleshoot problems, and contribute as part of a multi-skilled facilities team.

Job Description

• Perform general building maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and other building systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, including working with systems and test equipment up to 480 volts, as qualified and authorized.
• Perform plumbing repairs and installations involving fixtures, piping, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial appliances and building equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify equipment problems before they result in failures.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and specifications.
• Assist with operation and troubleshooting of building systems including DDC/building automation controls, hydronic systems, boilers, air-conditioning equipment, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform carpentry repairs including doors, locks, closers, hinges, drywall, ceiling systems, wall base, and restroom partitions.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems and controls.
• Respond to facility service requests, determine root causes, and provide appropriate solutions.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, table saws, pipe threaders, and pipe benders when properly trained.
• Communicate professionally with Court employees, contractors, vendors, and other departments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies when necessary.
• Follow applicable OSHA, NFPA, Court safety procedures, and established Facilities Management policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of building maintenance or skilled-trades experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform general maintenance and moderately complex repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building-system problems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Preferred Areas of Experience

• Commercial HVAC and refrigeration
• Building automation/DDC controls
• Hydronic heating and cooling systems
• Steam or boiler systems
• Pumps, motors, VFDs, and related mechanical equipment
• Commercial electrical systems, including three-phase/480-volt equipment
• Fire alarm and sprinkler systems
• Commercial plumbing
• High-rise or large commercial/institutional facility maintenance
• Energy management and lighting controls

Trade certifications, apprenticeships, professional credentials, EPA Section 608 certification, or other relevant technical training are preferred.

Supplemental Information

Out of state applicants may apply, however, the Supreme Court of Ohio does not reimburse travel or relocation expenses.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

Physical & Work Requirements

The position requires frequent walking and standing throughout the facility and may require climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling.

The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally participate in team lifts of up to 100 pounds.

Work may occur in mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to noise, electrical equipment, paints, solvents, refrigerants, water-treatment chemicals, and other conditions associated with commercial building maintenance.

The employee may operate forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization.

This position may participate in an on-call rotation requiring occasional work outside normal business hours.

At-Will Employment

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.