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Salary: $15.75 Hourly
Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 202600052
Division: Finance & Business Operations
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
Salary Grade: AN
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of Position
The class works under immediate supervision and requires some knowledge of maintenance repair in order to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair. Works with night shift staff to assist with maintenance needs that are difficult or impossible to complete during daytime hours, as well as gaining experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the University's Central Utility Plant and distribution system.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 25% -Assists night shift staff as needed basis with monitoring the building automation system, tunnel system inspections, meter logs, boiler operational logs, seasonal chiller maintenance and general repairs to Central Utility Plant equipment.
20% - Performs unskilled and semi-skilled repair of acoustic tile ceilings and grids.
20%- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor electrical repairs on bulbs, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, etc.; assists in skilled electrical repair and/or installation.
15%- Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor repair of plumbing equipment such as sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, etc.; assists in skilled repair of steam valves, traps, water lines, pumps, etc.
10% - Operates machine tools, pipe threading and grooving equipment, making repairs to metal parts and equipment; assists in repair and maintenance of interior and exterior maintenance equipment and other specialized equipment.
5% - Paints window frames, tables, and chairs; assists in painting of building interiors, sheds, rooms, and equipment.
5% - Performs unskilled and semi-skilled minor repair or replacement on doors, windows, walls, steps, floors, and/or gutters; assists skilled maintenance workers and trades persons.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs any and all other duties assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Service truck; hand tools; electric/air tools; grounds and custodial equipment; related maintenance equipment and tools.
Work Schedule: M-T-W-Th-F 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. or as scheduled. Possible nights, weekends and holidays.
Supervision Exercised: May exercisesupervision over student employees.
Reports to: Associate Director, Facilities Maintenance.
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: safety practices and procedures pertaining to use of maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in: building and equipment maintenance and repair areas such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, painting, plastering, steam fitting, refrigeration, heating; use of associated hand and/or power tools and equipment.
Ability to: apply principles to solve problems involving few variables within familiar context; read and understand simple sentences.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; one year of experience in maintenance repair such as basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment; and valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications: Graduate from trade school in a building maintenance related field or equivalent training in applicable building trade.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform very heavy work.
Very Heavy: work involves exerting 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Unusual Working Conditions: May be exposed to high and low temperatures; may be exposed to weather; may work at considerable heights.
Supplemental Information
Unusual Working Conditions: May be exposed to high and low temperatures; may be exposed to weather; may work at considerable heights.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least one year of experience in maintenance repair such as basic electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry repair and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

05
Please describe your related experience.
Required Question