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Ohio State University

Public research university in Columbus, OH

Planned and Preventative Maintenance Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/12/2026Deadline 10/19/26
$28.22 - $37.12
Junior
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
In Person
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 needed corrective measures.
  • 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 in facilities inspections and provide feedback to appropriate personnel.
  • Conduct and participate in team meetings, work with line staff and managers on safe work practices, and 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 maintain program compliance, up-to-date safety manuals, and Safety Data Sheets documentation.
  • Comply with Operations accountability requirements.
  • 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 project completion.
  • Identify campus facility deficiencies and initiate beneficial changes, respond appropriately to crises, and escalate issues as needed.
  • Correspond with contractors and university business partners and provide customer service.
  • Communicate with management about emergency situations, ensure timely response to and completion of maintenance requests, follow up on outstanding issues, and document completed tasks.
  • Coordinate and resolve facilities issues across Student Life areas, acting as a first responder and coordinating responses during weekends, holidays, and off hours.
  • Coordinate with other university departments to ensure compliance and safety of exterior amenities.
  • Participate in project work involving planned replacements, quality assurance, process improvement, and data collection and review.
  • Respond to day-to-day facilities service requests, receive service requests through the CMMS system, attend departmental functions and required training, and regularly operate departmental vehicles.
  • Work a 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. rotating schedule, including Thursday through Tuesday every other week and holidays falling within the rotation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two to four years of maintenance experience.
  • 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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