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.

POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 a possession of an A type Universal Refrigerant Certification.

Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com/jobs.  Apply prior to the closing date/time of the job announcement and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.

Computer Access:  If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at most Public Libraries. The Blue Ash Public Library of Cincinnati is located at 4911 Cooper Road, Blue Ash 45242.
 
Technical Support:  Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.  If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk between 6:00am and 6:00pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 1-855-524-5627.
 
You may also call the City of Blue Ash Human Resources Office at (513) 745-8642 for information.
 
The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.