Job Description: Compensation: $24.86 - $30.55
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Technical Skills: Transportation, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Time Management
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Benefits to you:
- Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
- At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
- Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
- Work/Life Balance
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
Job Description:
Travels throughout District transporting materials/equipment in order to complete advanced preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs & installations: inspects, installs, maintains & repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls & equipment (e.g., motors; appliances; fans; transformers; heating & cooling equipment; bio safety fume hoods; laboratory equipment; roof top unit exhaust fans; fire & other alarm systems; elevators & switches; installs & replaces lighting fixtures, light bulbs, ballasts, switches & fuses); installs, modifies & repairs new & existing plumbing (e.g., unclogs commodes, sinks & sewage lines; replaces traps, valves & thermostats; maintains building facilities & equipment; checks pipes, plumbing & fixtures for signs of corrosion &/or checks & lubricates pumps & valves & changes filters); performs routine maintenance for back flow prevention systems & specialized plumbing (e.g., RO piping & acid resistant piping), operates polypropylene welder for RO water; performs minor repairs & routine preventative maintenance to HVAC & mechanical room equipment, security & life-safety systems & sustainable/green building technology systems (e.g., changes belts, fluids filters & lubricates equipment); operates, resets & monitors direct-digital automation controls for HVAC & mechanical equipment systems, & sustainable/green building technology systems; performs repairs to HVAC & mechanical room equipment, inspects boilers (e.g., cleans & repairs tubes; replaces gaskets; cleans scale & soot from boilers; inspects grates & combustion control equipment); operates low-pressure boilers, checks equipment for proper functioning & cleans & maintains boilers & related equipment (e.g., feed water waters; oil pumps; electric motors; turbines; air compressors; water regulators; gear boxes; fans; water softeners).
Performs rough & finished carpentry work to construct, repair & install wood products (e.g., cabinets; counter tops; play equipment; doors; shelves & bulletin boards); performs & inspects building maintenance repairs & alterations (e.g., remodels offices; builds partitions; repairs roofs, ceilings, stairs & floors); fabricates, repairs & installs door framing, casings, locks, keys & windows; replaces screen & window glass; installs window air conditioners & door closures; reads blueprints.
Performs other miscellaneous support duties (e.g., assists other trade workers; makes minor repairs on steam lines; digs ditches for pipe installation); operates miscellaneous equipment (e.g., snow & ice removal equipment; grass cutting grounds keeping equipment such as farm tractor; backhoe; fork lift; articulated boom equipment); installs, re-keys & programs security devices, locks & electronic door-entry systems. Performs support duties (e.g., cleans shop & work area; oils & cleans equipment; sharpens tools; repairs toilets; builds concrete forms; paints; moves furniture); maintains supply inventory & provides recommendations for improved efficiencies; completes logs & miscellaneous reports; operates personal computer to verify data &/or to produce &/or maintain electronic work records; independently makes decisions on how to efficiently perform assigned skilled advanced inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance & installations in timely manner; meets with agency personnel to gather information on maintenance problems; informs other state workers of maintenance plans; advises agency personnel on prevention of maintenance breakdowns.
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; 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
Technical Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Transportation
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Time Management
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.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
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.
To Apply: Complete an online application at
https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=260002UK&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York
