Maintenance Repair Worker 2

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services in Columbus, OH is hiring a facilities maintenance technician for permanent, full-time work. You will perform skilled repairs on buildings, equipment, doors, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and grounds upkeep.

Typical hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Compensation starts at $21.48 per hour, with safety procedures followed and opportunities to drive school vehicles and support cross-campus operations.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic and reading/writing English; 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in maintenance or repairs such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and tool use.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled or semi-skilled repairs to buildings, equipment and wooden structures (doors, windows, walls, woodwork, floors, partitions, spot roofing, security devices, locks, HVAC, kitchen equipment).
• Repair electrical problems (lighting, switches, outlets, motors, circuits).
• Repair plumbing problems (water lines, fittings, fixtures, pumps, sinks, toilets, faucets, piping, drains); boilers if licensed.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Building Maintenance

General Maintenance

Attention to Detail

Priority Setting

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Basic firefighter course S-130/S-190

Commercial driver's license (where applicable)

Tools

Commercial driver's license

Job description

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

Organization: Ohio Deaf & Blind Education Services

Work Location: 500 Morse Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43214
United States

Compensation: $21.48

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 6:30am - 3:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Who We Are

The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services supports the unique instructional and environmental needs of our deaf and blind students while furthering a vision of cohesion and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Performs skilled or semi-skilled repairs:
Makes alterations and/or repairs to buildings, equipment and wooden structures (e.g., doors, windows, walls, woodwork, floors, partitions, spot roofing, security devices, locks, HVAC, kitchen equipment);
Repairs electrical problems (e.g., lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, motors, electrical circuits);
Repairs plumbing problems (e.g., water lines, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, sinks, toilets, faucets, piping, drains); if assigned and licensed, boilers.

Maintains general maintenance and appearance of school grounds and facilities:
Cuts grass, rakes leaves, trims hedges, removes dead trees or tree limbs;
Removes ice and snow from sidewalks and/or driveways;
Uses appropriate equipment (e.g., snow remover, tractor, lawn mower);

Ensures operation of equipment:
Completes preventive maintenance requirements;
Follows manufacturer's instructions;
Notifies supervisor of needed repairs;
Follows all safety procedures;
Changes oil and filter; checks transmission fluid and tire air pressure.

Performs other duties as a team member:
Drives school vehicles as needed;
Unloads delivery trucks, picks-up supplies.

Additional Information

• The Maintenance department serves both the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind. The selected applicant(s) will be assigned a primary work location at the time of hire, with the possibility of working cross campus.
• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation please email Kimberly Basil ([e-mail]).
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in maintenance repair work (e.g., basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment) in Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry only, applicants must have successfully completed the mandated basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190) in accordance with section 124.11 (B) (2) of revised code, Director Of Administrative Services has determined this classification to be unskilled labor class & therefore exempt from written examination. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.

–Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Building Maintenance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting, Problem Setting, Teamwork, Time Management

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.