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Facilities Maintenance Associate

The Ohio State University
Ross Heart Hospital (0353), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

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Job Title:

Facilities Maintenance Associate

Department:

University Hospital | Facilities Administration

OSU TITLE CODE: 8753 CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Associate Function Statement: Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. Functions include but are not limited to: daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace. Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call. Job Duties: Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required. Technical Specialties (80%): Carpentry: Installs/removes fixtures (e.g., bulletin boards, clocks, pictures, coat hooks, signs). Installs/repairs shelves, ceiling tiles, drywall, flooring and trim. Performs minor painting and patching of walls. Assembles, installs, repairs and replaces dispensers, beds, furniture, doors and associated hardware. Electrical: Performs basic repair/installation of various electrical equipment, including but not limited to: light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, appliances, controls, and motors. Resets breakers. Replaces fuses. Assesses and resolves local power outages. Locates local electrical disconnects. Performs basic preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. Responds to electrical emergencies. Plumbing: Performs basic repair/installation of plumbing equipment (e.g., toilets, sinks, showers). Performs basic repair/installation of plumbing components (e.g., supply lines, mixing valves, traps, pipes). Tests eye wash stations and emergency showers. Resolves water temperature (e.g., too hot, too cold) requests. Unclogs drains (e.g., sink, shower, floor). Replaces damaged/missing piping insulation. Locates local water shut-off valves. Performs basic preventative maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment. Responds to plumbing emergencies. HVAC: Assesses room temperature (e.g., too hot, too cold) requests. Repairs/replaces thermostats. Cleans external ducts, cooling towers, and air dampers. Replaces air filters. Performs basic preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment. General Duties (20%): Communication / Record Keeping: Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders. Requests equipment and materials required to complete tasks. Informs customers when tasks are completed. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed. Facilities Maintenance Associate Effective Date: 06/19/18 Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service Developed for Equal Opportunity Other Departmental Duties: Participates in professional development/continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining requir

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