Facilities Technician I

Ohio Judicial Center (OHJC)
65 South Front Street
Columbus, 43215

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a dependable and motivated Facilities Technician I to join the Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This is a developing-level facilities maintenance position responsible for performing general and preventive maintenance and assisting with the upkeep of building equipment and systems. The position provides an opportunity for someone with basic maintenance or skilled-trade experience to develop additional skills in a large, complex Class A high-rise facility. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-minded, dependable, and interested in developing skills across multiple building trades.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a dependable and motivated Facilities Technician I to join the Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This is a developing-level facilities maintenance position responsible for performing general and preventive maintenance and assisting with the upkeep of building equipment and systems. The position provides an opportunity for someone with basic maintenance or skilled-trade experience to develop additional skills in a large, complex Class A high-rise facility. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-minded, dependable, and interested in developing skills across multiple building trades.

What You'll Do:

• Perform routine general maintenance involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and mechanical systems under appropriate direction.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks, inspections, filter changes, lubrication, cleaning, and equipment adjustments.
• Assist experienced technicians with troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and assist with maintenance of piping, valves, pumps, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and assist qualified technicians with electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Complete minor carpentry and building repairs involving doors, hardware, drywall, ceiling tiles, wall base, and other building components.
• Assist with the repair, replacement, and installation of building equipment and commercial appliances.
• Respond to assigned service requests and provide professional and courteous service to Court employees and other customers.
• Inspect assigned equipment and areas and report deficiencies, unsafe conditions, or needed repairs.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment appropriate to the employee's training and experience.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly mechanical rooms, shops, storage areas, and work locations.
• Assist experienced technicians with facility emergencies and equipment failures.
• Participate in technical and safety training to develop additional building-maintenance skills.
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation as assigned and appropriately trained.
• Follow applicable OSHA, NFPA, Court safety procedures, and Facilities Management policies.

What You'll Do:

• Perform routine general maintenance involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and mechanical systems under appropriate direction.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks, inspections, filter changes, lubrication, cleaning, and equipment adjustments.
• Assist experienced technicians with troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and assist with maintenance of piping, valves, pumps, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance and assist qualified technicians with electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Complete minor carpentry and building repairs involving doors, hardware, drywall, ceiling tiles, wall base, and other building components.
• Assist with the repair, replacement, and installation of building equipment and commercial appliances.
• Respond to assigned service requests and provide professional and courteous service to Court employees and other customers.
• Inspect assigned equipment and areas and report deficiencies, unsafe conditions, or needed repairs.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment appropriate to the employee's training and experience.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly mechanical rooms, shops, storage areas, and work locations.
• Assist experienced technicians with facility emergencies and equipment failures.
• Participate in technical and safety training to develop additional building-maintenance skills.
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation as assigned and appropriately trained.
• Follow applicable OSHA, NFPA, Court safety procedures, and Facilities Management policies.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who has a solid mechanical aptitude and wants to build a career in commercial facilities maintenance. The successful candidate does not need to be an expert in every trade. We are looking for someone who has a good foundation, works safely, follows instructions, asks questions when necessary, and is willing to learn.
The position is well suited for an individual who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, building controls, and other commercial building systems.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, mechanical, construction, skilled-trade, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance and repair.
• Basic experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn building systems and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments after receiving appropriate instruction.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Experience or training in one or more of the following is preferred:
• HVAC or refrigeration
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Mechanical maintenance
• Carpentry
• Commercial building maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Pumps and motors
• Building automation or controls
• Technical school, vocational training, apprenticeship, or other skilled-trade education
Experience in a commercial, institutional, governmental, industrial, or high-rise facility is helpful but not required.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who has a solid mechanical aptitude and wants to build a career in commercial facilities maintenance. The successful candidate does not need to be an expert in every trade. We are looking for someone who has a good foundation, works safely, follows instructions, asks questions when necessary, and is willing to learn.
The position is well suited for an individual who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, building controls, and other commercial building systems.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of maintenance, mechanical, construction, skilled-trade, or related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general building maintenance and repair.
• Basic experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn building systems and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments after receiving appropriate instruction.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Experience or training in one or more of the following is preferred:
• HVAC or refrigeration
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Mechanical maintenance
• Carpentry
• Commercial building maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Pumps and motors
• Building automation or controls
• Technical school, vocational training, apprenticeship, or other skilled-trade education
Experience in a commercial, institutional, governmental, industrial, or high-rise facility is helpful but not required.

Application Process

This is a non-exempt unclassified position, reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator. The salary range for this position, which is commensurate with experience, is $46,000 -$52,000. This position will receive a commuter stipend each paycheck. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following:

1. Complete application online
2. Complete the supplemental questions online
3. Upload a resume
4. Upload a cover letter with Salary Requirements

Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.

Out of state applicants may apply, however, the Supreme Court of Ohio does not reimburse travel or relocation expenses.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

Physical & Work Requirements
The position requires frequent walking and standing throughout the facility and may require climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally participate in team lifts of up to 100 pounds.
Work may occur in mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to noise, electrical equipment, paints, solvents, refrigerants, water-treatment chemicals, and other conditions associated with commercial building maintenance.
The employee may operate forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
This position may participate in an on-call rotation requiring occasional work outside normal business hours.

At-Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Application Process

This is a non-exempt unclassified position, reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator. The salary range for this position, which is commensurate with experience, is $46,000 -$52,000. This position will receive a commuter stipend each paycheck. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215 and attach or enclose all of the following:

1. Complete application online
2. Complete the supplemental questions online
3. Upload a resume
4. Upload a cover letter with Salary Requirements

Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.

Out of state applicants may apply, however, the Supreme Court of Ohio does not reimburse travel or relocation expenses.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

Physical & Work Requirements
The position requires frequent walking and standing throughout the facility and may require climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds individually and occasionally participate in team lifts of up to 100 pounds.
Work may occur in mechanical rooms, equipment areas, and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to noise, electrical equipment, paints, solvents, refrigerants, water-treatment chemicals, and other conditions associated with commercial building maintenance.
The employee may operate forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, and other equipment after receiving appropriate training and authorization.
This position may participate in an on-call rotation requiring occasional work outside normal business hours.

At-Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.