Maintenance Repair Worker 3

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in maintenance repair (e.g. basic electrical plumbing carpentry masonry & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment). Valid commercial drivers license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code; in Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry only applicants must have successfully completed the mandated basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190).

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders ages 10-21 who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohios 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Guiding Principles

• Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
• Treat everyone with respect
• Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
• Provide the best support and services for youth and families
• Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
• Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
• Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve

To learn more about DYS please visit our website by clickinghere

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

The final candidate selected will be required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory paid Pre-Service Training at the DYS Training Academy in Orient Ohio. DYS provides transportation lodging and meals. Pre-Service Training is Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

DYS is a qualifying employer for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF program

What Youll Do:

DYS is seeking a Maintenance Repair Worker 3 (MRW3) to provide skilled maintenance repair of the facility and act as a lead worker (e.g. provides work direction training) over youth workers in performance of semi-skilled & skilled maintenance repair.

Performs semi-skilled & skilled:

• Carpentry & or masonry repairs (e.g. door cabinet locks cabinets chairs desks floors walls windows partitions steps etc.)
• Plumbing equipment (e.g. water & steam lines sewer pipes trap fittings plumbing fixtures pumps regulators valves toilets sinks heating air conditioning boilers etc.)
• Operated machine tools & welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts & equipment
• On continuous basis inspects buildings & equipment for needed repairs or replacements & performs systematic & routine preventive maintenance of assigned area.
• General daytime hours.
• Weekend hours are required.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.