Maintenance Worker III HVAC Specialist
Job Location:
Ottawa County, OH - USA
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Job Summary
OTTAWA COUNTY POSITION POSTING
Job Title: | Maintenance Worker III HVAC Specialist |
Reports To: | Buildings & Grounds Superintendent |
Job Status: | Classified FLSA Non Exempt Union Position |
Wage Range: | $30.00; increases per Collective Bargaining Agreement at probation end. |
Job Summary
The Maintenance Worker III position: maintains/services commercial building systems including but not limited to HVAC electrical fire and security systems energy management door control water and sanitary sewer and provides maintenance to buildings equipment and grounds; performs preventative maintenance and keeps buildings in good repair; performs construction projects including demolition carpentry plumbing electrical and * HVAC systems.
Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities
In addition to consistent and reliable attendance the following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Must have 3-5 years commercial HVAC experience and EPA certification OR a 2-year degree from an accredited technical school and 3 years minimum experience in building and grounds maintenance including HVAC and EPA certification
- Have knowledge of general building codes safe work practices and OSHA guidelines;
- Must be capable of working alone to perform assigned tasks but able to work as part of a team as needed;
- Ability to follow directions and apply independent discretion in work assignments;
- Ability to move freely in and about equipment climb and work from a ladder and able to work outside in inclement weather;
- Ability to properly and safely use power tools hand tools ladders welder burning torch electrical meter and computer.
- Must be able to work within policies and procedures of County correctional facilities in and around inmates.
- Must have and maintain a valid Ohio Driver License and maintain county insurer eligibility requirements.
Essential Functions of the Position
In addition to consistent and reliable attendance the following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Troubleshoot and perform routine and preventative maintenance on facility equipment/systems.
- Maintain repair and install plumbing equipment including: Clean traps and lines repair urinals stools sinks and valves repair or replace leaking lines and perform routine preventative maintenance tasks
- Perform construction/remodeling projects that includes carpentry skills such as: hanging of doors drywall framing trim painting wallpapering installing locksets and some demolition work.
- Install repair and or replace wiring outlets lights motors switches plugs relays bulbs and light fixtures and perform routine preventative maintenance tasks.
- Maintain repair and install of institutional equipment and controls.
- Maintain and repair of door hardware and controls.
- Removal of snow and/or ice from County walkways parking areas coordination with contractor.
- Will perform maintenance tasks in any/all County correctional facilities which may include working with or around inmates of the facility.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a turning or twisting fashion and up to 100 pounds infrequently; ascends and/or descends ladders stairs or scaffolds; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes odors dusts mists gases and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases chemicals flammables or air contaminants; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has exposure to hot cold wet humid or windy weather conditions; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions.
Work Hours
Work is generally performed during regular business hours unless there is a business necessity to do the work after 5:00 PM. May have to work nights or weekends or be called in on an emergency basis.
Work Location
Work is performed in various locations/buildings as assigned.
Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. NOTE: while recreational marijuana may be legal in the state of Ohio the County has elected to prohibit employees or applicants from using or testing positive for marijuana or THC. Any positive drug test will result in a withdrawal of the conditional offer of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
TO APPLY:
Resumes or applications may be submitted to the Human Resources office via mail email or fax as follows:
Ottawa County Human Resources
315 Madison St. Room 102
Port Clinton OH 43452
Fax:
Applications can be found at the Ottawa County website at Phone Calls Please
DEADLINE TO APPLY is August 18 2026 at 4:00pm or until filled
Required Experience:
IC
