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Facility Maintenance Specialist 1 (20087345)

State of Ohio
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov

Work Location:

1970 W Broad St

Columbus, Ohio, 43223

United States

Compensation: $23.28 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Who We Are

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Director’s Office/Facility Management

Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

  • Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
  • Free Parking!
  • Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
  • Daycare On-site!
  • Cafeteria On-site!

What You'll Do As a Facility Maintenance Specialist 1

  • Under general direction of Administrative Officer 1 in the Facility Services, complete basic preventative maintenance, repairs & installations on electrical wiring systems, fixtures & controls, plumbing systems, HVAC& mechanical equipment & structural systems.
  • Installs & replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, switches, receptacles & fuses; Performs basic wiring of single& three phase motors.
  • Repairs & installs plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, valves, & sinks); Cuts, solders & threads pipes; Unclogs drains & toilets; Greases motors.
  • Assists higher-level workers with operation & maintenance of low-pressure boilers (e.g., clean/repair tubes, replace gaskets, remove scale/soot, & check functionality); Cleans boiler-related equipment (e.g., feed water pumps, oil pumps, motors, turbines, air compressors, water regulators, fans, & water softeners).

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Additional Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Completion of OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification Course. Renewal of appropriate driver license if required for assigned position.

Unusual Working Conditions

Works indoors & outdoors; exposed to dirt, dust, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot & confined work areas &

high voltage; may be exposed to burns, cuts, bruises & electrical shock; may work on scaffolding or extension ladder; may

be required to travel overnight; may work varied hours, including overtime & responding to after-hours call back situations.

Background Check Information

  • A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
  • A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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 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
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education 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

Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program AND 1 yr. exp. in construction/building maintenance that included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & HVAC. Note: if position will be assigned to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by Sections 4506.1, 4506.03 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code, applicant must also have valid commercial driver license if required to operate state vehicle must have valid driver license.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.

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