Maintenance Technician Apprentice

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join its Building Services Department.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s premier retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $95.

3 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center.

At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone.

We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation : $19.81-$21.79 / hr.

$19.81-$21.79 / hr.

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday 6 : 30am-3 : 00pm

General Summary :

Under the direction of the supervisor, Maintenance and Custodial, assist in routine inspections of building systems. Assist in maintaining heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC), electrical and plumbing systems and building automation systems.

Assist other maintenance associates and / or contractors in performance of maintenance and custodial activities.

Summary of Responsibilities :

Assist in conducting routine inspections and preventive maintenance per the STRS Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of building and grounds and report maintenance work required to the supervisor, maintenance and custodial.

Assist in performing maintenance or assist in maintenance and installation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems according to manufacturers’ specifications and established OSHA safety guidelines.

Assist in maintenance of :

Air handlers

Fans

Pumps

Heaters and other mechanical equipment

Assist in maintenance, operation and installation of building automation systems according to manufacturers’ specifications and established OSHA safety guidelines to include :

Mixing boxes

Wiring

Thermostats

Network controllers

Assist in maintenance of electrical systems and electrical devices according to manufacturers’ specifications and established OSHA safety guidelines to include :

Motor controls

Distribution switchboards

Lighting

Uninterruptible power supplies

Diesel generators

Variable frequency drives

Assist in maintaining or installing plumbing systems according to manufacturers’ specifications and established OSHA safety guidelines to include :

Piping

Plumbing fixtures

Potable domestic water filtering systems

Assist in maintaining chillers, boilers, pumps, fans and other mechanical equipment as directed.

Assist in installing, moving and modifying office work spaces and partitions.

Assist with meeting room set-up and configuration as directed.

Willingness to pursue continuing education to learn of new developments as required to perform job duties.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications :

High school education required.

Associates degree or two-year technical certificate preferred.

One of the following certifications or trainings required or in the process of obtaining : Industrial 3 phase electric and motor control, HVAC and Refrigeration and / or Industrial Controls.

Ability to use various testing equipment, power and hand tools required.

Proper use of OSHA mandated Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required.

Building Automation System operator training preferred.

Boiler operation experience preferred.

Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.

Above-average oral and written communication skills required.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.

Above-average organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.

Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.

Considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting and overall physical exertion required.

Excellent work record of attendance and punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet business needs.

Occasional evening, weekend and non-regular work hours may be required.