Facility Maintenance Specialist 1

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in Columbus seeks a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and basic building-system tasks. The role supports event setup and ongoing operations at a major Midwest venue.

Responsibilities include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance, with a focus on safety and reliable facility performance during events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance and related trades.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Experience with basic building systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic preventive maintenance and repairs on building systems.
• Assists in operation and maintenance of HVAC and mechanical room equipment.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures and electrical components as needed.
• Assists with setup and teardown for events.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:Ohio Expositions Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information:Jo Ellen Albanese, [e-mail]

Work Location:United States

Compensation:23.28/hr

Schedule:Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:40+

Classified Indicator:Classified

Union:OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Who We Are

Host to hundreds of popular events and conventions, the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is proud to provide one of the most dynamic and unique event venues in the Midwest. Located in the heart of Columbus on a campus spanning 360 acres, the facility features more than 20 buildings — including two brand-new, state-of-the-art buildings — and offers more than 1.7 million square feet of indoor event space, plus on-site parking for 14,000 vehicles. Whether you're planning an intimate meeting or a large-scale convention, our facility's versatility makes it one of the most flexible and accommodating sites available anywhere in the region. Columbus's central location makes us easy to reach from across the Midwest. Just a short drive from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, and within a half-day drive for half the nation's population, the Ohio Expo Center minutes from downtown and the John Glenn International Airport - making travel simple for attendees and exhibitors alike.

What You'll Do

Completesbasic preventive maintenance & repairs on building systems: installs &replaces lighting fixtures, light bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles &fuses, performs basic wiring of single & three-phase motors, performs minorrepair & installation of plumping fixtures (e.g., sewer lines, toilets,valves, sinks, radiators; cuts, solders & threads pipe; unclogs drains& toilets; greases motors; turns on water; drills or chisels holes inwalls), assists higher-level workers in performance of advanced maintenancetasks, cleans work areas, assists higher-level workers with operation &maintenance facility (e.g., cleans & repairs tubes; replaces gaskets;cleans scale & soot from boilers; checks grates & combustion controlequipment; checks equipment for proper functioning), assists higher-levelworkers & cleans boilers & related equipment (e.g., feed water pumps;oil pumps; electric motors; air compressors; water regulators; gears boxes;fans; water softeners) & performs minor repairs & routine preventativemaintenance to HVAC & mechanical room equipment (e.g., changes belts,fluids, filters & lubricates equipment; assists higher-level workers in performingrepairs to HVAC & mechanical room equipment). Performs&/or assists others in performing maintenance, repairing/installing woodproducts (e.g., cabinets; shelving units; picture frames; wall plaques; signs,windows & doors; partitions; furniture) &/or building repairs (e.g.,erects walls; plasters; pours & finishes concrete; installs & finishesdrywall surfaces; sets up & dismantles display exhibits); performs supportduties in shop (e.g., cleans & oils tools &/or shop machinery; sweepsfloor; stocks supplies & takes inventory; erects machinery; repairsequipment; performs miscellaneous duties (e.g., operates snow & ice removalequipment, groundskeeping equipment such as farm tractor, backhoe, fork lift& boom equipment); installs, re-keys & programs locks & electricdoor-entry systems; operates personal computer to verify data &/or toproduce &/or maintain work records; completes written work orders; independently makes decisions on how to efficiently perform assigned basicrepairs, preventative maintenance & installations. Assists in the set-up, maintenance, clean up andremoval of events. Returns to facility on weekends and holidays for emergencycalls on major plumbing problems. Serves as maintenance worker on-duty duringevents.

Additional Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Completion of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification Course. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors & outdoors; exposed to dirt, dust, hay, straw, grass, manure, mud, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot & confined work areas & high voltage; may be exposed to burns, cuts, bruises & electrical shock; may work on scaffolding or extension ladder; will work varied hours, including overtime & responding to after-hours call back situations. Required to work 30 consecutive days in preparation of, during, and after the Ohio State Fair.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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:

Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; safety practices (i.e., OSHA/PERRP). Skill in carpentry, electrical/electronics, plumbing & mechanical trades; use of hand/power tools associated with carpentry, electrical, plumbing & mechanical trades. Ability to carry out instructions in oral, written or pictorial form; read & comprehend information in common sentences with concrete vocabulary; read, copy & complete records; stand, walk & bend continuously; lift up to 100 lbs. repeatedly; move limbs & fingers easily to perform manual functions repeatedly; move entire body in continuous or heavy labor.

Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program 1 yr. exp. in construction/building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & HVAC. Job Skills: Facilities MaintenanceBuilding Maintenance
Construction Maintenance
General Maintenance
Electric
HVAC
Plumbing
Team Work
Hand Tool Operation
Carpentry
Customer Service

ADA Statement:

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.