This is an internal job posting for Adjutant General's Department employees only!!
What You Will Do
As a Building Maintenance Superintendent 1, you will lead facility maintenance operations and supervise staff responsible for maintaining assigned buildings, grounds, and related systems. This role combines technical maintenance knowledge with leadership, planning, communication, and project coordination.
Key responsibilities include:
Facilities Operations & Team Leadership Lead and supervise day-to-day maintenance operations for assigned facilities, grounds, and related systems. Assign, schedule, guide, and review the work of maintenance staff; set work priorities; monitor quality and timeliness; and ensure maintenance activities support safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities.
Project Coordination & Contractor Oversight Plan and coordinate repair, renovation, and maintenance projects. Develop scopes of work, material lists, and cost estimates; assist with procurement-related activities; coordinate projects beyond in-house capability; and monitor contractor work for quality, timeliness, and compliance.
Maintenance Systems & Technical Problem Solving Oversee maintenance issues involving building systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and grounds-related needs. Serve as a lead resource in identifying problems, coordinating solutions, and helping restore safe and reliable operations.
Supervision, Accountability & Employee Development Carry out full supervisory responsibilities consistent with State of Ohio expectations. Communicate job expectations, monitor performance, approve timekeeping and leave within policy, address performance issues when needed, and support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and work assignments.
Budget, Purchasing & Administrative Oversight Support maintenance planning through budget awareness, work order review, coordination of supplies and materials, maintenance records, reports, and operational documentation. Help ensure responsible stewardship of public resources and sound decision-making.
Communication & Readiness Keep leadership and stakeholders informed on maintenance priorities, facility issues, project status, and operational impact. This role supports the Warfighter Fundamentals by reinforcing readiness, accountability, teamwork, communication, and stewardship in daily operations.
Working Conditions & Requirements
Regular work schedule is generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or other hours outside the regular schedule to respond to emergency maintenance matters, building system failures, inclement weather events, and other operational needs
Work may occur indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to weather, dirt, odors, cuts, bruises, and general maintenance-related conditions
Position may require travel among assigned facilities, as needed
Must be able to lift, move, or handle materials and equipment consistent with maintenance operations
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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 our Total 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.
Qualifications
What’s Required
To qualify, candidates should demonstrate the following:
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Experience supervising staff in a facilities, maintenance, construction, or building operations environment
Experience coordinating maintenance, repair, renovation, or building operations work
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, manuals, and technical instructions
Ability to prepare reports, records, and written documentation
Ability to communicate clearly with employees, leadership, contractors, and facility stakeholders
Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will also bring experience in:
Building maintenance operations involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, roofing, or related systems
Project planning, contractor coordination, and cost estimation
Budget support, purchasing, inventory tracking, or work order management
Leading teams during urgent or after-hours maintenance issues
Explaining technical issues clearly to non-technical leaders and stakeholders
Supplemental Information
Why Join Us?
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Lead meaningful work that directly supports military readiness and public service
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Help maintain facilities that serve the Ohio National Guard and the communities of Ohio
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Work in a mission-driven environment where teamwork, service, and accountability matter
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Use both your technical knowledge and leadership ability to make a visible impact
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Continue building your supervisory and operational experience in a public-sector setting
Apply Now
Bring your maintenance leadership, technical knowledge, and commitment to service to a role where your work truly matters. If you are ready to lead with purpose, solve problems, and help keep critical facilities operational and mission ready, we encourage you to apply.
Additional Information:
Please contact our State Human Resources Division by calling (614) 336-7061 or email [email protected] if a reasonable accommodation due to a disability no later than 14 days before your scheduled hiring event.
Travel is required, as needed. You must provide own transportation, or to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.
Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD 12), the final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment.
This position is assigned as a pay range 9 of the State of Ohio’s pay schedule, with a starting hourly rate of $25.72 and current range up to $31.31 per hour. Starting pay is usually at the minimum of the range unless otherwise required by law or union contract, or unless the selected candidate's qualifications warrant consideration above the minimum.
With continued employment and satisfactory performance, employees generally advance to the next pay step after six (6) months and then annually thereafter. Cost-of-living adjustments are typically applied on July 1.
ADA Statement
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
