Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 - BU (4479-06)

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Worker 2 BU (4479-06)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

• Flexible Work Options
• Starting Pay: $ 32.42 an hour.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately being accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Summary of Job Duties:

• Provides primary response to tenant complaints regarding building automation systems (BAS), which includes HVAC, lighting, and fire alarm/suppression system; operates and interprets building automation systems; performs preventative maintenance; calibrates control components and makes repairs and replacements as needed.
• Inspects, maintains and performs preventative maintenance on all components of HVAC systems (e.g. changes, rebuilds and services semi-hermetic compressor, replaces piping, replaces rotating equipment component, replaces electric and steam humidifiers, repairs air compressors and related control, replaces belts, pulleys, motors, etc.); pumps down, may excavate and recharge refrigerant systems, calibrates electrical and pneumatic control components and makes repairs as needed; diagnoses malfunctions and repairs or replaces defective systems through modification overhaul if necessary; operates emergency backup equipment as required; performs various semi-skilled and skilled tasks (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, wiring, painting, plastering, glazing, welding, etc.).
• Operates and maintains domestic hot/cold water systems and water pressure booster system (e.g., semi instantaneous water heaters).
• Performs chemical treatment of boilers, chillers and closed/open loop piping systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repair to building boiler and chillers systems and support equipment; treats water with rust preventative; greases and oils equipment; checks and replaces release valves; repairs pumps, stoker, air compressors, motors, ductwork, piping, emergency backup system, etc.
• Maintains records of water usage, fuel consumed, steam, produced, gauge readings, and other related data as required.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other maintenance work as directed by supervisory personnel; serves as lead worker; works with contractors to solve and/or alleviate maintenance problems.
• Performs duties of co-workers as required or assigned.

Working Conditions

• May stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects, and work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in awkward and cramped positions, or on ladders; could require working outdoors and be subject to inclement weather; lift up to 50 lbs without material handling device; ability to use and wear personal protective equipment: half-face respirators/dust mask, safety glasses, body harness for fall protection, arc flash clothing level two protection (hard hat, Class 2 gloves/leather, face shield, neck protector, coveralls), fire rated long sleeve shirts, earplugs/muffs and hand protection.

Position Specific Qualifications

Meet maximum weight requirements for ladders, personal fall protection equipment, and aerial lifts. Maximum lbs. include man and tools. Type 1A "Extra Heavy Duty Industrial Ladder" - maximum capacity of 300 lbs. Type 1AA "Special Duty Industrial Ladder" - maximum capacity of 375 lbs. Most personnel fall arrest equipment (full-body harness & lanyards) is labeled with a capacity limit of 310 lbs. Single Man Lifts - 300-350 lbs.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):

• State of Ohio Stationary Engineer's License not required but must obtain within twenty-four (24) months
• four (4) years of paid full-time journeyman level experience (or a minimum of 48 months of experience within the last 8 years)
• four (4) years apprenticeship level experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment and controls
• two (2) year educational program in HVAC at a technical institute or college may be substituted for two (2) years of apprenticeship experience
• Chlorofluorocarbon (C.F.C.) training and certification required
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of residency..

Work Location and Hours:

• 2020 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, Oh. 45219
• 40 Hour Work Week

Deadline to Apply:

Open Until Filled

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.