Maintenance Technician

Salary : $49,566.40 Annually
Location : 3700 Municipal Way, Hilliard, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202600222
Department: Public Service Department
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Employment Opportunity

The City is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician who would work in our Public Service Department.

This position falls under the USW union contract. The starting hourly pay for this position is $23.83 per hour. Below is the outline of our current wage structure as outlined in the City's contract with the United Steelworkers (2025-2027). Candidates who possess a valid Class A CDL and have prior relevant experience may be eligible to start at a higher step.


Starting hourly wage: $23.829/ hourly $49,564.424/ annually

Step 2 (After 12 months of service in Step 1): $26.331/ hourly $54,768.314/ annually

Step 3 (After 12 months of service in Step 2): $28.835/hourly $59,976.488/ annually

Step 4 (After 12 months of service in Step 3): $31.338/hourly $65,182.520/ annually

Step 5 (After 12 months of service in Step 4): $33.842/hourly $70,390.694/ annually

Step 6 (After 12 months of service in Step 5): $36.344/hourly $75,594.584/ annually


Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Crew Leader, working alone or as part of a crew, performs a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled general maintenance tasks and repair activities. The position frequently requires expenditures of heavy physical labor and may require the operation of motorized equipment and special tools. Activities performed require working outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Work primarily involves light to heavy manual labor and maintenance work. Must be adaptable to a flexible work schedule.

Essential Functions of Work
Equipment & Vehicle Operation: Operates light to heavy CDL and non-CDL motorized vehicles, specialized equipment (e.g., dump trucks with plows, backhoes, vac trucks, chippers), and standard hand tools.
Infrastructure & Utility Maintenance: Inspects, cleans, repairs, and maintains sanitary/storm sewer lines, fire hydrants, wastewater lift stations, pumps, and related electrical systems.
Facility Maintenance: Performs preventative maintenance, simple repairs, and trade tasks (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, drywall) across city buildings and facilities, including light custodial duties.
Urban Forestry Maintenance: Manages city tree health and landscaping by assessing tree health, pruning, planting, removing trees, and performing brush, leaf, and chipper collection across public grounds and rights-of-way.
Traffic Signals, Streetlights & Signs Maintenance: Maintains, services, installs, and performs electrical and physical repairs on traffic control signals, streetlights, and street signage to keep municipal traffic infrastructure operating safely.
Roads, Traffic Control & Safety: Conducts road and pavement repairs, sets up proper work zones/barricades, and manages traffic control and cleanup for special events.
Administrative & Resource Logistics: Uses mobile devices to manage work orders and records, conducts inventory of supplies, maintains municipal vehicles/equipment, and reports resource needs to supervisors.
Emergency Response: Remains on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications


High School diploma or (GED) equivalent.

Possession of a valid driver's license and a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with "Tanker" and "Air Brake" endorsements; said CDL must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment.

Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule and be on-call for repairs, when necessary, 24 hours a day for emergencies.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance, vision, and dental benefits. If enrolled, employees pay a bi-weekly medical insurance premium though Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund (USW) which includes prescription coverage.


LIFE INSURANCE
The City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employees.


RETIREMENT PENSION
The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System.

VACATION
Employees accrue two weeks of vacation in their first year of employment. They are eligible to use their vacation leave after earning 40 hours of leave.


PERSONAL LEAVE
New Employees receive two personal days a year. New employees hired on or after July 1st will receive one personal day.


SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue 4.6 hours of sick leave per pay period.


HOLIDAYS
Employees observe 11 holidays.


WELL MEMBERSHIP
Employees are eligible to enroll in the employee Well membership program. This program allows employees to receive an individual Well membership if they meet the program's quarterly goal.