Facility Maintenance Specialist 1

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Onsite Gym and Walking Path

Daycare On-site

Cafeteria On-site

Multiple pay increases

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Facility Management (Facilities Shipley) in Columbus is hiring a Facility Maintenance Specialist 1. Under supervision, perform basic preventive maintenance, repairs and installations on electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and assist with boiler maintenance.

Requires post-secondary facilities training and at least 1 year in building maintenance. Position offers full-time hours, onsite at Charles D Shipley Building, with benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology or industrial trades technology or comparable training program.
• 1 year of experience in construction/building maintenance including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• If required to operate a state vehicle, must possess a valid commercial driver license.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventive maintenance, repairs and installations on electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Install and replace lighting fixtures, wiring, switches, receptacles and fuses; wire motors.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, cut and thread pipes, unclog drains, and grease motors.
• Assist higher-level staff with operation and maintenance of boilers and related equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Reasoning

Facilities Maintenance

Education

Post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology or industrial trades technology

Tools

Facilities Management

Job description

Job Description

Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 (2600068F)

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact

Kristopher Croom | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 30, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.28

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills

Facilities Management

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Reasoning

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Facility Management (Facilities Shipley)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as a Facility Maintenance Specialist 1:

• Under general direction of Administrative Officer 1 in the Facility Services, complete basic preventative maintenance, repairs & installations on electrical wiring systems, fixtures & controls, plumbing systems, HVAC& mechanical equipment & structural systems.
• Installs & replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles & fuses; Performs basic wiring of single& three phase motors.
• Repairs & installs plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, valves, & sinks); Cuts, solders & threads pipes; Unclogs drains & toilets; Greases motors.
• Assists higher-level workers with operation & maintenance of low-pressure boilers (e.g., clean/repair tubes, replace gaskets, remove scale/soot, & check functionality); Cleans boiler-related equipment (e.g., feed water pumps, oil pumps, motors, turbines, air compressors, water regulators, fans, & water softeners).

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

Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program

AND 1 yr. exp. in construction/building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & HVAC. Note: if position will be assigned to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by Sections 4506.1, 4506.03 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code, applicant must also have valid commercial driver license; if required to operate state vehicle must have valid driver license.

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Completion of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification Course. Renewal of appropriate driver license if required for assigned position.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors & outdoors; exposed to dirt, dust, grease, sawdust, fumes, 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; may require overnight travel; may work varied hours, including overtime & responding to after-hours call back situations.

• This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate state vehicle per classification specification.

Background Check Information

• A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.