Planned & Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Ohio State University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Planned & Preventative Maintenance Specialist to manage and execute maintenance across Student Life facilities (~6.2m sq ft). You will lead preventive maintenance on building, mechanical, dining equipment, and coordinate with Student Life Facilities Managers to keep operations smooth and safe.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and maintenance experience, ability to lift 70 lbs, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Must be able to push/pull 70 pounds, climb ladders, have a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develops, delivers and executes Student Life planned and preventative maintenance program; identifies deficiencies and corrective actions; diagnoses building and mechanical issues and resolves them.
• Supervises contractors and university business partners; coordinates safety and quality; creates reports and ensures program compliance.
• Responds to urgent facilities issues; handles day-to-day tasks; maintains safety manuals and SDS documentation; supports building operations and events.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

EPA universal certification (608)

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Job Title

Planned & Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Department

Student Life | North Maintenance

Job Description

Provides coordination and resolution for all facilities related issues to ensure a prescribed level of performance and function for all Student Life areas (~6.2m square feet). Often works autonomously and acts as a first responder, providing oversight, coordinating efforts to ensure an expedient response for facilities issues that arise during weekends, holidays and off hours. Delivers and executes Student Life planned and preventative maintenance program focused on building, mechanical, and dining related equipment and infrastructure. Coordinates with Student Life Facilities Managers to support building operations and events; works with other university departments to ensure compliance and safety of exterior amenities. This position will participate in project work consisting of planned replacements, quality assurance, process improvement, and data collection and review; responsible for responding to urgent reactionary service requests of day‑to‑day facilities related tasks as needed. Supervises and coordinates activities of contractors and university business partners. Hands‑on responsibilities include install, repair, replace and maintain building infrastructure components including plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC related equipment, building envelope, floors, and furniture. Typically transitions from planned and preventative work to reactionary work, based on needs of the operation; receives service requests via CMMS system; attends departmental functions and needed training; will operate departmental vehicles regularly.

Schedule

The standard schedule for this position is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday. This position is also subject to on-call and weekend work as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• 50% Technical Skills: Develops, delivers and executes Student Life planned and preventative maintenance program; identifies and documents deficiencies and corrective measures needed; diagnoses building and mechanical system issues and determines how to resolve or mitigate them; reacts to urgent facilities issues; installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains building, mechanical and dining related equipment and systems, adheres to all safety practices and procedures
• 30% Leadership: Promotes stewardship of university facilities; responsible for all facilities related activities for assigned periods. May conduct, supervise, or assist in facilities inspections and provide feedback to appropriate personnel. Conducts and participates in team meetings, works with line staff and managers for safe work practices measures; creates reports on findings. Identifies areas and processes that need improvement and provide solutions. Reviews, revises, and manages building/system specific preventive maintenance programs as requested. and program compliance, maintains up-to-date safety manuals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documentation. Complies with Operations accountability. Delegates tasks to team members based on operational needs, coordinates efforts with Student Life Facilities managers to support building operations and events, supervises activities and checks for satisfactory project completion, identifies deficiencies in campus facilities and initiates changes that benefit the well‑being of campus life, responds to crisis situations in an appropriate manner, and escalates as needed to appropriate departments.
• 20% Customer Service / Communication: Corresponds with contractors and university business partners, provides excellent customer service, frequently communicates with management to acknowledge and respond to emergency situations, ensures timely response and completion of all maintenance requests, follows up on outstanding issues as applicable, documents all completed tasks, maintains presentable appearance.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; 2 years of maintenance experience, must be able to push/pull 70 pounds, climb ladders, valid driver’s license, successful completion of a background check.
• Desired: 2-4 years of maintenance experience, maintenance certification from a recognized industry board, familiarity with university facilities and operations, 3-5 years of leadership experience, EPA universal certification (section 608).

Additional Information

• Compensation: The desired pay range for this position is $28.22 - $37.12 based on education and experience. This position is eligible for weekend and evening shift premiums as applicable.
• Career Roadmap Information: Function: Facilities, Engineering and Acquisition Subfunction: Facilities Operations Career Band: Specialized Career Level: 2
• Location: Scott House (1108) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift
• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Company Culture

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost. Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays. State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.