Facilities Maintenance (Handyman) - Full Time

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Supreme Court of Ohio

Office of Human Resources - View email address on click.appcast.io

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 1st Shift

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Facilities Management

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a dependable and motivated Facilities Technician I to join the Facilities Management team at the Thomas J. 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.

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.

This is a non-exempt unclassified position, reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator. Out of state applicants may apply, however, the Supreme Court of Ohio does not reimburse travel or relocation expenses. 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! 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

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*We are looking for someone who has a solid mechanical aptitude and wants to build a career in commercial facilities maintenance. 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.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn building systems and equipment.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established maintenance procedures.

Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team.

Experience or training in one or more of the following is preferred:

Electrical

Mechanical maintenance

Commercial building maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Building automation or controls
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.

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.

The position requires frequent walking and standing throughout the facility and may require climbing stairs and ladders, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and pulling. 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.

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.