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Facilities Operations Technician 2
Job Overview Under the direction of Stone Laboratory’s management, the Facilities Operations Technician 2 assists with and coordinates the maintenance of all facilities, grounds, vehicles and related equipment at The Ohio State University.
Responsibilities
Coordinate maintenance of all facilities, grounds, vehicles and related equipment.
Assist the facilities and maintenance leader with minor carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical tasks.
Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors and the motor vehicle fleet.
Maintain inventory, care and organization of tools and equipment.
Conduct routine vehicle maintenance checks, including oil changes, tire maintenance, cleaning and annual safety inspections.
Obtain cost estimates and collaborate with third‑party vendors on vehicle repairs, grounds improvements and equipment maintenance.
Facilitate vehicle use with the Stone Laboratory business office and adhere to OSU policy and procedures related to vehicle maintenance and reporting.
Assist with pick‑up and delivery of food orders and freight as needed.
Assist with weekly trash removal from all grounds.
Assist with seasonal deployment of laboratory equipment (e.g., buoys) and infrastructure (vessels and docks).
Provide updates and reports to Stone Lab management and the Director during weekly staff meetings and as needed.
Identify and communicate issues related to general operation.
Coordinate and guide other part‑time and student staff and volunteers on assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Years of relevant experience required: 1 year; Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 2‑4.
Position Details
Location: Stone Laboratory (0118), Put‑in‑Bay, OH
Position type: Seasonal
Scheduled hours: 40 per week
Shift: First Shift
Season: early Spring to late Fall (flexible start and end dates)
Probationary period: 180 days
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Job Overview Under the direction of Stone Laboratory’s management, the Facilities Operations Technician 2 assists with and coordinates the maintenance of all facilities, grounds, vehicles and related equipment at The Ohio State University.
Responsibilities
Coordinate maintenance of all facilities, grounds, vehicles and related equipment.
Assist the facilities and maintenance leader with minor carpentry, painting, drywall, plumbing and electrical tasks.
Operate and maintain equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors and the motor vehicle fleet.
Maintain inventory, care and organization of tools and equipment.
Conduct routine vehicle maintenance checks, including oil changes, tire maintenance, cleaning and annual safety inspections.
Obtain cost estimates and collaborate with third‑party vendors on vehicle repairs, grounds improvements and equipment maintenance.
Facilitate vehicle use with the Stone Laboratory business office and adhere to OSU policy and procedures related to vehicle maintenance and reporting.
Assist with pick‑up and delivery of food orders and freight as needed.
Assist with weekly trash removal from all grounds.
Assist with seasonal deployment of laboratory equipment (e.g., buoys) and infrastructure (vessels and docks).
Provide updates and reports to Stone Lab management and the Director during weekly staff meetings and as needed.
Identify and communicate issues related to general operation.
Coordinate and guide other part‑time and student staff and volunteers on assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Years of relevant experience required: 1 year; Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 2‑4.
Position Details
Location: Stone Laboratory (0118), Put‑in‑Bay, OH
Position type: Seasonal
Scheduled hours: 40 per week
Shift: First Shift
Season: early Spring to late Fall (flexible start and end dates)
Probationary period: 180 days
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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