Maintenance Technician Specialist

Salary:  $66,580.80 - $85,072.00 Annually

The City of Blue Ash is accepting applications for the full-time position of Maintenance Technician Specialist.  This position assists the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent and performs a variety of skilled duties in one or more of the building trades, such as painting, carpentry, electrical, cement masonry, dry wall or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining, repairing or remodeling city owned and operated buildings, facilities and equipment to include H.V.A.C. and other mechanical and control systems; performs specialized skilled services in one or more areas of these trades, and other appropriate duties as assigned by or through the City Manager.

THIS POSITION WILL ENJOY:

• paid, on-site training;
• contributions into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (Pension);
• option to enroll in a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as additional retirement savings;
• potential for paid overtime or compensatory time-off; 
• free membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discounts for family members; and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, and Sandtrap Grill;
• comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits;
• voluntary benefits of additional Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage and a College Savings Plan.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Makes routine repairs and inspections of City facilities' electrical systems and H.V.A.C. systems and controls;
• Perform general maintenance duties;
• Repairs small appliances;
• Assists all divisions with mechanical systems maintenance and repair;
• Helps with Special Events support needs;
• Snow and ice control of City building sidewalks

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with commercial level electric systems;
• H.V.A.C. systems and controls, mechanical abilities;
• Familiarity with tools and equipment;
• Blueprint and schematic reading;
• Ability and willingness to perform manual labor;
• Ability to understand and follow directives without close supervision;
• Ability to lift heavy articles; stamina; dependability;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and neat appearance;
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) minimum class B with Tanker endorsement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Completion of a standard high school course or G.E.D. equivalent;
• Experience in the service, operation, and maintenance of commercial/industrial H.V.A.C. equipment and controls or equivalent experience in a similar trade;
• Proven knowledge of Ice Machine and Ice Storage chiller systems, as well as water source heat pump systems;
• Must maintain and possession of an A type Universal Refrigerant Certification.

Must possess a valid commercial driver license (CDL) minimum class B with Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6-months of employment.  In house training is provided.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com/jobs.  The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.