Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician

Position: Fleet Technician

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus, OH

Compensation: $20-22/hour plus full benefits package

Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and vehicle fleet of of the Ohio History Connection. Leads the grounds crew in outdoor maintenance and winter weather maintenance at the Ohio History Center, Ohio Village & Warehouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for keeping track of vehicle fleet and equipment needs related to new or replacement purchases, vehicle registration and renewal, and monthly reports for the automotive usage and maintenance.
• Responsible for purchasing supplies, parts, and chemicals for the automotive shop.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment fleet, including emergency services, preventative maintenance, basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting and cleaning of vehicles.
• Assists Sites Maintenance crew as needed, primarily around Central Ohio site locations.
• Consults with Historic Sites & Museums to advise on equipment purchases and maintenance as needed.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma required. Four years of fleet management and automotive repair, maintenance related work required.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Understand and explain oral and written instruction.
• Basic measuring skills
• Knowledge and skills with commercial groundskeeping equipment use and repair.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite programs
• Knowledge of standard automotive repairs using typical tools of the trade.
• Knowledgeable about mixing, handling, and applying agricultural chemicals. Familiarity with MSD sheets.

Required Competencies:

• Valid Ohio Driver's license
• Ohio Commercial Applications Licenses, preferred, but can be obtained upon hiring.

Physical Demands: Requires frequent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, digging, sitting or standing on equipment, climbing ladder and aerial work. Requires frequent lifting up to 75 pounds. Requires full range of hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate tools. Requires typical eyesight and hearing abilities.

How to apply: Please apply online through our online application portal at For assistance, accommodations, or alternative application methods, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EOE Statement: Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunity applies to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.

ADA Compliance: Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.