General Maintenance Worker 2

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide

Special
Instructions to Applicants

This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699
bargaining unit employees will be considered first.

This position is located at the Ohio University Chillicothe Campus,
located in Chillicothe, Ohio.

CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND
ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, YOU
WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE.
* In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the
successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position
* Candidates may contact management
during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position

This position is eligible for
the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational
benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 20166998S

Job Description

Under general direction from department head or designee, performs groundskeeping
and maintenance repair duties to keep grounds, buildings, and related equipment maintained.

Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio
University required safety guidelines.

PERFORMS UNSKILLED DUTIES AND/OR ASSISTS IN SEMI-SKILLED DUTIES IN ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS KEEPING CRAFT AREAS:

General Carpentry:

• CARPENTRY:
  Minor repairs &/or replacement of doors, windows, walls, steps, floors, roofs, and/or gutters; installs screens & shelving.
• CARPET/TILE: Maintenance, alteration and/or repair of all types of surface finishes (e.g.: carpet, padding, vinyl floor tile, vinyl base,
  wallpaper, and etc).
• MASONRY: Mixing, pouring, laying and finishing concrete; repairing and replacing concrete sidewalks, floors,
  walls, steps and/or other similar structures; laying bricks, blocks and/or tile; sets marker stakes and making forms.
• PAINTING AND
  PLASTERING: Paints window frames, tables, chairs; painting of building interiors, sheds, piping, valves, rooms, and equipment. Preparing
  surfaces for plastering (e.g., replaces broken metal or wooden lathes, chips out broken plaster) and mixes plaster; assists with repairing
  walls, floors, walks & other parts of buildings – replacing tiles, blocks and/or bricks; assists with patching concrete.

Building Systems Maintenance

• HVAC and CONTROLS: Routine installation, maintenance, repair of
  heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, and installation of controls and devices related/associated with heating and air
  conditioning. Routine replacement & maintenance of filters, belts, sheaves, motors, shafts, bearing, & other mechanical equipment; cleans
  filters, louvers, coils, fans, etc. Such task shall be in coordination with supervisor or higher-grade maintenance repair worker.
• ELECTRICAL: Minor electrical repair (e.g., bulbs & ballasts, lighting fixtures, switches, relays, fuses, breakers, outlets, security
  devices, smoke detectors); assists with inspecting & replacing equipment.
• LOCKSMITH: Routine maintenance and installation all
  types of locks and related/associated hardware.
• PLUMBING: Maintenance, replacement, minor installation, and repair of plumbing
  equipment and fixtures (e.g., water and steam lines, sewer pipes, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks,
  bathtubs, piping).
• SHEET METAL: Routine installation, fabrication, & repair of metal roofs and related fixtures, fittings, and
  metal parts.
• SHOP CLEANUP AND ORGANIZATION: Performs custodial related duties (e.g., delivers materials and equipment; cleans shop
  area).
• LIFE SAFETY: Maintaining, testing, installing, and repairing fire alarm systems and components (e.g.: smoke detectors, heat
  detectors, horn/strobes, flow switches, fire panels, fire extinguishers, etc).

Grounds
Maintenance:

• MOWING AND TRIMMING: Mows and edges lawns; weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; trims shrubs.
• SITE CLEANUP: Keeps grounds clean (e.g., picks up papers & other debris; operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks and parking lots
  when necessary).
• SNOW AND ICE: Removes snow and ice with hand shovel and broom; applies salt to snow and ice; operates power snow
  shovel when necessary .
• GROUNDS EQUIPMENT AND GENERAL TOOL MAINTENANCE: Does routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.g.,
  cleans, paints, oils, sharpens, filters, belts, fluids, etc.) and more highly skilled mechanical maintenance and repairs associated with
  small engines. Responsible for safekeeping and sharpening of tools, lubricating and maintaining related maintenance equipment.
• FERTILIZATION: Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs when assigned; plants trees, shrubs and other plants when assigned; seeds and sods lawns;
  sprays to control insects and disease as needed, under the supervision of a licensed individual.

Miscellaneous
Other:

• WORK ORDER SYSTEM: Completes necessary documentation for Computerized Maintenance Management System
  (CMMS).

Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of
  methods, materials, and equipment used in safety areas, turf and shrub, snow removal, and building maintenance.
• Basic knowledge in
  skilled craft areas listed above.
• Demonstrate dexterity in use of hands for basic skills in use of hand and/or power tools.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary in sentence structure.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers,
  calculate decimals, percentages and fractions.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions in written or oral or pictorial
  form.
• Skill in operation of various types of mowers, weed eaters, snow removal equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, mix cleaning compounds, and operate related equipment.
• Willingness to foster a welcoming
  and respectful workforce and community
• Ability to work alone or as part of a work unit.
• Ability to work in any weather
  condition.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 6 months related experience in general maintenance repair and grounds work and
  use of associated hand and power tools and equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of test may be
  required.
• May climb ladders, be exposed to extreme temperatures, work in cramped, dirty conditions; works outside under all weather
  conditions; may work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures safety practices*

(*developed
after employment)

Department
CHILI Facilities Management

Pay Rate: Pay Range
|04|: $20.54 – $23.18

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Job Open Date
07/10/2026

Posting Close Date

07/30/2026

Job Category:
Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months
12 month

Planning
Unit: Regional Higher Education

Work Schedule

Current schedule is Monday thru Friday,
7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Please note: this schedule is subject to change based on its variable appointment
status.

Campus: Chillicothe

Expected hours worked per week
40

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions
about this position.
Kim Hayden, hayden@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination
Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a
transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability,
ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal
access/equal opportunity employer.

Pay Grade
AFSCME|04|

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