Facilities & Grounds Specialist

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 20 - 28

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Facilities & Grounds Specialist

Status: Full time permanent

Location: Ohio History Center Columbus OH

Compensation: $20-28/hour plus full benefits package

Summary:

Responsible for maintaining historic natural or prehistoric site property with an emphasis on carrying out a skilled trade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Carries out the duties specific to a skilled trade (i.e. carpentry plumbing electrical work horticulture etc.).
Works in coordination with Buildings & Grounds team members and stakeholders to complete complicated and/or lengthy scopes of work.
Completes routine building maintenance; assists maintenance staff in performing minor building repairs; participates in scraping sanding and painting projects.
Lead facilities management activities and operate associated carpentry equipment for building and grounds repairs.
May perform ground maintenance duties such as mowing weeding and general grass and weed management; plants vegetative material and applies herbicide and insecticides to lawns shrubs and trees.
May operate heavy machinery and/or maintain mowing equipment tractors trucks snow blowers and other equipment used in the maintenance and operation of the historic site.
May participate in general site maintenance work.
May work on power lifts and ladders.
Maintain maintenance records and prepare monthly reports.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Associates degree in horticulture forestry construction trade or equivalent plus five to ten years of experience in facilities maintenance
Must hold a valid Ohio drivers license and be able to travel extensively within the state of Ohio.

Desired Skills & Experience:

Knowledge of building structures and systems.
Understanding of safety standards and experience in practice.
Experience maintaining equipment and vehicles in good working order.
Experience in the application of historic preservation standards in constructed projects.
Ability to present specialized skill information to others.

Required Competencies:

Skill to operate hand tools power tools and mowing equipment.
Knowledge of plumbing HVAC and electrical work helpful.
May require herbicide and chemical licensure and first aid training.
Self-directed and flexible. Resourcefulness and initiative. Problem solving and decision making.
Effective organizational skills. Able to handle multiple tasks.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand stoop crouch twist push and lift for brief or extended periods.
Must be able to walk comfortably throughout the day over various surfaces.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions including exposure to direct sunlight.
Must be able to lift carry move or position items to weigh up to or more than 75 pounds.
- Must be able to lift 80 pounds consistently and carry over 25 feet of various surfaces.
- Must be able to lift and lower 25 pounds above shoulder level.

How to apply:

Please apply online through our online application portal at For assistance accommodations or alternative application methods please contact Human Resources at or by phone at .

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Childrens Act. Additionally prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at or via email at

Required Experience:

Position: Facilities & Grounds SpecialistStatus: Full time permanentLocation: Ohio History Center Columbus OHCompensation: $20-28/hour plus full benefits package Summary:Responsible for maintaining historic natural or prehistoric site property with an emphasis on carrying out a skilled trade. Essen...