Facility Maintenance Specialist 2

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

Free Parking

Cafeteria On-site

Free On-site Gym

Job summary

Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking a dedicated Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 at HP Academy in Columbus, OH. The role maintains and repairs electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

The ideal candidate has post-secondary training in facilities maintenance or related trades and at least three years of building maintenance experience, with CDL if operating state vehicles. Full-time, daytime hours, with union OCSEA membership.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program.
• AND 3 yrs. exp. in construction/building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install, maintain & repair electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, & equipment.
• Install, modify, & repair new & existing plumbing & perform routine maintenance for backflow prevention systems & specialized plumbing.
• Perform minor repairs & routine preventative maintenance to HVAC & mechanical room equipment including rooftop units, dormitory systems, boilers, & circulation pumps.
• Perform rough & finished carpentry to construct, repair & install wood products.
• Perform & inspect building maintenance repairs & alterations.
• Fabricate, repair, & install door framing, casing, locks, & windows; Replace screen & window glass.
• Perform routine maintenance of training facility swimming pool to include pump maintenance & filter replacement.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Priority Setting

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Facilities maintenance technology or related field

Tools

Electrical Trade

Plumbing Trade

HVAC

Job description

Job Description - Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 (260006ZL)

Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 ( 260006ZL )

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information : Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

HP Academy 740 East 17Th Avenue Columbus 43211

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $24.86-$30.55 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am to 5:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills : Building Maintenance, Construction Trades, Facilities Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Plumbing Trade, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills : Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Time Management, Observation

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in Location: 740 East 17Th Avenue, Columbus, 43211

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Cafeteria On-site!
• Free On-site Gym!

What You'll Do as a Facility Maintenance Specialist 2

• Inspect, install, maintain & repair electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, & equipment.
• Install, modify, & repair new & existing plumbing & perform routine maintenance for backflow prevention systems & specialized plumbing.
• Perform minor repairs & routine preventative maintenance to HVAC & mechanical room equipment including rooftop units, dormitory systems, boilers, & circulation pumps.
• Perform rough & finished carpentry to construct, repair & install wood products.
• Perform & inspect building maintenance repairs & alterations.
• Fabricate, repair, & install door framing, casing, locks, & windows; Replace screen & window glass.
• Perform routine maintenance of training facility swimming pool to include pump maintenance & filter replacement.

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 3 yrs. 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.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

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). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, 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 strides 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.