Maintenance Technician

City of Hilliard; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hilliard is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Public Service Department. The role involves operating a range of vehicles and equipment, performing sewer, hydrant, and infrastructure maintenance, and completing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and related tasks.

The position requires a valid Ohio CDL class A with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements (must be obtained within six months), a high school diploma or GED, and willingness to work outdoors, on-call 24/7 for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License and Ohio Class A CDL with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements; must be obtained within six months of appointment.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and be flexible with work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to heavy CDL and non-CDL motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains sanitary/storm sewer systems, fire hydrants, wastewater lift stations, pumps, and related electrical systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and trades tasks (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, drywall).
• Maintains city trees and landscaping, including pruning, planting, and debris removal.
• Maintains traffic signals, streetlights, and street signage; conducts road repairs and manages work zones.
• Uses mobile devices to manage work orders, conduct inventory, and report needs to supervisors.
• Remains on call 24/7 for emergencies and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician who would work in our Public Service Department.

This position falls under the USW union contract. The starting hourly pay for this position is $23.83 per hour. Below is the outline of our current wage structure as outlined in the City’s contract with the United Steelworkers (2025-2027). Candidates who possess a valid Class A CDL and have prior relevant experience may be eligible to start at a higher step.

• Starting hourly wage: $23.829/ hourly $49,564.424/ annually
• Step 2 (After 12 months of service in Step 1): $26.331/ hourly $54,768.314/ annually
• Step 3 (After 12 months of service in Step 2): $28.835/hourly $59,976.488/ annually
• Step 4 (After 12 months of service in Step 3): $31.338/hourly $65,182.520/ annually
• Step 5 (After 12 months of service in Step 4): $33.842/hourly $70,390.694/ annually
• Step 6 (After 12 months of service in Step 5): $36.344/hourly $75,594.584/ annually

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, working alone or as part of a crew, performs a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled general maintenance tasks and repair activities. The position frequently requires expenditures of heavy physical labor and may require the operation of motorized equipment and special tools. Activities performed require working outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Work primarily involves light to heavy manual labor and maintenance work. Must be adaptable to a flexible work schedule.

Equipment & Vehicle Operation:

Operates light to heavy CDL and non-CDL motorized vehicles, specialized equipment (e.g., dump trucks with plows, backhoes, vac trucks, chippers), and standard hand tools.

Infrastructure & Utility Maintenance:

Inspects, cleans, repairs, and maintains sanitary/storm sewer lines, fire hydrants, wastewater lift stations, pumps, and related electrical systems.

Facility Maintenance:

Performs preventative maintenance, simple repairs, and trade tasks (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, drywall) across city buildings and facilities, including light custodial duties.

Urban Forestry Maintenance:

Manages city tree health and landscaping by assessing tree health, pruning, planting, removing trees, and performing brush, leaf, and chipper collection across public grounds and rights-of-way.

Traffic Signals, Streetlights & Signs Maintenance:

Maintains, services, installs, and performs electrical and physical repairs on traffic control signals, streetlights, and street signage to keep municipal traffic infrastructure operating safely.

Roads, Traffic Control & Safety:

Conducts road and pavement repairs, sets up proper work zones/barricades, and manages traffic control and cleanup for special events.

Administrative & Resource Logistics:

Uses mobile devices to manage work orders and records, conducts inventory of supplies, maintains municipal vehicles/equipment, and reports resource needs to supervisors.

Emergency Response:

Remains on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with “Tanker” and “Air Brake” endorsements; said CDL must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule and be on-call for repairs, when necessary, 24 hours a day for emergencies.