Facility Maintenance Specialist 1

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.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

Public Assistance

Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance

Adult Protective Services

Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.

We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.

We get better at what we do everyday.

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.

Office of Employee & Business Services

What You’ll Do

This role demands a versatile and hands-on individual responsible for performing general office and building maintenance and repair duties for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Expect a dynamic work environment with a mix of routine tasks and unexpected challenges.

Day-to-Day you will:

Respond to employee inquiries and requests such as:

Installing signage

moving furniture

address room temperature issues with building management

patching holes and painting walls

hanging whiteboards & pictures

Interact with building management on maintenance and repair issues

Attend to tenant concerns regarding plumbing, electrical and HVAC issues and address with building management

Expect lifting, climbing, and working in various conditions

Diagnose and solve problems efficiently

Work effectively with colleagues and contractors

Analyze data, and prepare meaningful reports for management

Oversee the related work request software and processes.

Accomplish and communicate requested work tasks.

Work with internal customers and, on occasion, external customers (e.g., vendor and lessor coordination, other State agencies, building managers)

Schedule\: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday between 7\:30 a.m. and 5\:00 p.m. This position is in person.

Travel\:

On occasion you will travel outside of your headquarter office as needed, approximately 10 to 15 percent of the time. You will provide support to all current and future ODJFS State sites on an as-needed basis. Overnight travel is rarely required, but individual projects may require flexible working hours. ODJFS Fleet vehicles are available for travel use. In order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license.

PN(s)\: 20037789

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.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact

NOTICE\: Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following\:

OPTION 1:

Completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program

OPTION 2:

1 yr. exp. in construction/building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & HVAC

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 07. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $21.61per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 7

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Hourly

$21.63

$21.97

$22.55

$23.12

$23.79

$24.66

Annual

$44,990

$45.698

$46,094

$48,090

$49,483

$51,293

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months