Maintenance Worker III

OTTAWA COUNTY POSITION POSTING

Job Title: Maintenance Worker III

Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Superintendent

Job Status: Classified, FLSA Non Exempt, Union Position

Salary Range: As of 1/1/26: $30.00/hr upon successful completion of probation

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker III position: maintains 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*.

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' experience in building and grounds maintenance or construction with 3-5 years 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.

• Maintain, repair and install of building controls, security systems and components.
• Troubleshoot and perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• 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.
• Maintain, repair and install electronics and controls for county buildings and structures as required. 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, repair, and keying of door hardware and controls
• Removal of snow and/or ice from County walkways, parking areas, etc., in coordination with contractor.
• Will perform maintenance tasks in any/all County correctional facilities, which may include working with or around inmates of the facility.

Non-essential Functions

• Performs light carpentry to include hanging of doors, drywall, painting, wallpapering, installing locksets, and some demolition work.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of facility and equipment such as mowing grass.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in