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Ohio State University

Public research university in Columbus, OH

Planned & Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026Deadline 10/26/26
$28.22 - $37.12
Junior
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
In PersonOn-call and weekend work may be required as business needs require.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of maintenance experience.
  • Ability to push and pull 70 pounds and climb ladders.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Successful completion of a background check.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, deliver, and execute the Student Life planned and preventative maintenance program.
  • Identify and document deficiencies and corrective measures needed.
  • Diagnose building and mechanical system issues and determine how to resolve or mitigate them.
  • Respond to urgent facilities issues.
  • Install, repair, replace, and maintain building, mechanical, and dining-related equipment and systems while adhering to safety practices and procedures.
  • Promote stewardship of university facilities and take responsibility for facilities-related activities during assigned periods.
  • Conduct, supervise, or assist with facilities inspections and provide feedback to appropriate personnel.
  • Conduct and participate in team meetings and work with line staff and managers on safe work practices.
  • Create reports on findings.
  • Identify processes needing improvement and provide solutions.
  • Review, revise, and manage building- or system-specific preventive maintenance programs as requested, and ensure program compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date safety manuals and Safety Data Sheets documentation.
  • Delegate tasks to team members based on operational needs.
  • Coordinate with Student Life Facilities managers to support building operations and events.
  • Supervise activities and check for satisfactory project completion.
  • Identify deficiencies in campus facilities and initiate changes that benefit campus life.
  • Respond appropriately to crisis situations and escalate them to appropriate departments as needed.
  • Correspond with contractors and university business partners.
  • Communicate with management about emergency situations and ensure timely responses and completion of maintenance requests.
  • Follow up on outstanding issues as applicable and document completed tasks.
  • Attend departmental functions and required training, and operate departmental vehicles regularly.
  • Work the standard Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with on-call and weekend work as business needs require.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two to four years of maintenance experience.
  • A maintenance certification from a recognized industry board.
  • Familiarity with university facilities and operations.
  • Three to five years of leadership experience.
  • EPA Universal Certification (Section 608).

About the company

The Ohio State University is a comprehensive public research university that combines undergraduate, graduate, and professional education with research and public service.

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