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Ohio Union Facilities Operations Technician

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The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH (In Person)

$59,373 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Title:
Ohio Union Facilities Operations Technician Department:
Student Life | North Maintenance Job Description Provides direction and coordination for maintenance and custodial services to maintain a prescribed level of cleanliness and function to assigned areas. Provides oversight and coordinates efforts to ensure an expedient response for issues that arise during weekends or during off hours. Coordinates with Ohio Union Building Manager to support building operations and events; works with other university departments to ensure compliance and safety of exterior amenities. This position will specialize in project work consisting of quality assurance, process improvement, and data collection and review; responsible for a variety of other day-to-day cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed. Supervises and coordinates activities of contractors and university business partners. Hands on responsibilities include installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains building structure, plumbing and electrical equipment, building envelope, floors, and furniture. Will be expected to respond to housekeeping and maintenance requests, monitors and facilitates trash removal needs, inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment. Supports Campus Dining equipment, upon request; attends departmental functions and needed training; may operate departmental vehicles. The schedule for this position is 9:00 pm - 9:00 am with a rotating schedule that includes working Thursday - Tuesday every other week, including any holidays that fall within the scheduled rotation.
Requirements Required:
High school diploma or GED; 4 years of previous maintenance experience; must be able to push/pull 70 pounds, climb ladders, and distinguish colors.
Desired:
6 years of relevant work experience; maintenance certifications, familiarity with OSU facilities, 3-5 years of leadership experience
Additional Information:
Compensation The pay range for this position is $24.76 - 32.33 based on education and experience. This position is eligible for weekend and evening shift premiums as applicable.
Location:
Ohio Union (0161)
Position Type:
Regular Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you'll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that's right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
  • State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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