Facilities Technician III

Facilities Technician IIIThe Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an experienced Facilities Technician III to join the Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This is an advanced-level facilities maintenance position responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving complex mechanical and building systems within a large Class A high-rise facility.This position works with limited supervision, independently diagnoses complex equipment and system problems, and serves as a technical resource and project leader for other members of the maintenance team. We are seeking a highly skilled technician with strong experience in commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, mechanical systems, and life-safety systems.Responsibilities include:Independently perform advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and life-safety systems.Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment and building-system problems and determine appropriate repairs or adjustments.Maintain, repair, replace, and install mechanical equipment, components, and systems in accordance with specifications and safety requirements.Troubleshoot pumps, motors, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), air-handling equipment, hydronic systems, cooling towers, boilers, and associated equipment.Work with DDC/building automation and energy-management systems to diagnose operating problems and improve system performance.Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting involving three-phase systems and equipment up to 480 volts, when properly trained and authorized.Maintain and troubleshoot high-rise plumbing and pumping systems.Assist with maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of fire alarm, sprinkler, and other life-safety systems.Read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, control drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.Perform preventive and predictive maintenance and identify developing equipment problems before they result in system failures.Respond to service requests, identify root causes, develop solutions, and communicate repair plans and timelines to customers and other departments.Lead assigned maintenance and repair projects, including planning work, coordinating resources, and helping ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less-experienced Facilities Technicians.Assist with evaluating equipment, systems, and maintenance processes for potential improvements.Operate specialized maintenance equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, scissor lifts, pipe threaders, table saws, welding equipment, and other tools when properly trained.Participate in the department's on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies as required.Follow applicable OSHA, NFPA, Court safety procedures, and Facilities Management policies.This is a non-exempt unclassified position, reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator. The salary range for this position, which is commensurate with experience, is $60,000 -$75,000. This position will receive a commuter stipend each paycheck.To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at 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:Complete application onlineComplete the supplemental questions onlineUpload a resumeUpload a cover letter with Salary RequirementsOnly 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.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.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 CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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:The ideal Facilities Technician III is more than an experienced maintenance technician. We are looking for someone who can be presented with a complex building problem, diagnose the root cause, develop a solution, and carry the work through to completion with limited oversight. The successful candidate should demonstrate advanced troubleshooting ability, sound judgment, initiative, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. This individual should also be comfortable serving as a technical resource for other technicians and taking the lead on maintenance projects when needed.• High school diploma or GED.• 5–7 years of progressively responsible commercial or institutional facilities maintenance experience.• Demonstrated advanced experience troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and building systems.• Ability to perform self-directed maintenance and repairs with limited supervision.• Strong working knowledge of multiple skilled trades.• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment specifications.• Experience safely using specialized tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance machinery.• Valid Ohio driver's license.Technical Qualifications:Candidates should possess professional training, certification, licensing, or substantial demonstrated experience in one or more technical specialties such as:Commercial HVAC and refrigerationRefrigerant handling/EPA certificationCooling towers and water-treatment systemsHydronic and/or steam boiler systemsDDC/building automation and energy-management systemsPumps, motors, and VFDsThree-phase electrical systems up to 480 voltsElectrical and lighting controlsHigh-rise plumbing and pumping systemsFire alarm and sprinkler systemsComputer-room HVAC and associated fire-control systemsOSHA/NFPA electrical safety, including arc-flash and lockout/tagoutBuilding codes and commercial facility requirementsPreferred Qualifications: