About this role
What You’ll Do:
• Serves as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction, training) over inmates, or other assigned staff in performance of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repair work (e.g., electrical, carpentry, grounds keeping, plumbing).
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repair of equipment (e.g., light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, installs fixtures, repair and adjust fans, clocks, cookers, electrical components of heating and cooling systems, consoles, replaces disconnects and fuses on various electrical equipment)
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled carpentry repairs (e.g., doors, locks cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, stairways, partitions).
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled repair of plumbing equipment (e.g., water and steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, heating radiators, chilled water lines)
• Performs interior custodial duties (e.g., mops, sweeps, waxes floors, washes wall and windows)
• Performs exterior grounds keeping duties.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks.
• On a continuous basis, inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs or replacements.
• Performs systematic and routine preventive maintenance of assigned area.
• Operates machine tools and welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts and equipment.
• Ensures secure maintenance of tools and completes tool counts and inventories
• Assists in related job crafts as required
• Controls/restricts inmate movement to assigned areas
• Conducts searches of inmates when a breach of security is suspected
• Responds to emergencies
• Attends meetings and trainings
• Participates on institution committees
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in maintenance repair (e.g., basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment). Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code; in Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry only, applicants must have successfully completed the mandated basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190).
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, General Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.
Other facts
About Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Repair Worker leads and trains inmates or staff in performing maintenance repair work across various trades. Responsibilities include inspecting buildings, performing repairs, and ensuring the secure maintenance of tools.
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