Facility Maintenance Specialist

Job Description - Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 )

Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 )

Public Safety

Feb 21, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

HP Academy 740 East 17

Th Avenue Columbus 43211

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $24.86-$30.55 per hour

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am to 5:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills :
Building Maintenance, Construction Trades, Facilities Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Plumbing Trade, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills :
Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Time Management, Observation

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

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Location:

740 East 17

Th Avenue, Columbus, 43211

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Cafeteria On-site!
• Free On-site Gym!

• Inspect, install, maintain & repair electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, & equipment.
• Install, modify, & repair new & existing plumbing & perform routine maintenance for backflow prevention systems & specialized plumbing.
• Perform minor repairs & routine preventative maintenance to HVAC & mechanical room equipment including rooftop units, dormitory systems, boilers, & circulation pumps.
• Perform rough & finished carpentry to construct, repair & install wood products.
• Perform & inspect building maintenance repairs & alterations.
• Fabricate, repair, & install door framing, casing, locks, & windows;
  Replace screen & window glass.
• Perform routine maintenance of training facility swimming pool to include pump maintenance & filter replacement.

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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.

Successful completion of post-secondary training in facilities maintenance technology, industrial trades technology or comparable training program;
AND 3 yrs. 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.

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Job

Skills:

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

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, sawdust, fumes, 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 require overnight travel; may work varied hours, including overtime & responding to after-hours call back situations.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety…