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Electrician 2 (PN 20073376)

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Columbus, OH, United States


Overview
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a skilled Electrician 2 to serve as part of a statewide roving maintenance team supporting Ohio’s Developmental Centers. This role is ideal for an experienced electrician who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working across multiple facilities to ensure safe and reliable electrical systems that support 24/7 residential and clinical operations.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment across multiple facilities

Support critical infrastructure including electrical distribution systems, generators, transfer switches, lighting, and controls

Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure system reliability and compliance with safety standards

Respond to urgent electrical issues and assist in restoring essential services

Maintain accurate records, diagrams, and maintenance documentation

Coordinate work with facility maintenance staff and contractors to minimize operational disruptions

Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and proper PPE usage

Work Schedule

4-day work week (4 x 10-hour shifts)

Schedule may vary based on facility needs

Flexibility required for travel and operational demands

Working Conditions
This is a statewide roving position supporting all 8 DODD Developmental Centers:

Frequent statewide travel to assigned facilities is required

Exposure to energized electrical equipment

Indoor and outdoor work environments

Overtime, call-back, or emergency response may be required

Physical activity including lifting, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces

18 months training or 18 months verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and in reading and writing common English vocabulary.

Or 6 months experience as Electrician 1, 52281

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills
Electrical Trade

Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Central Office

Agency Contact Information
Erica.Darthard@dodd.ohio.gov

Unposting Date
Apr 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location
Columbus Developmental Center

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County-Cambridge

Compensation
$23.56 - $27.92

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours
Varies

Classified Indicator
Classified

Union
OCSEA

Technical Skills
Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Records Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills
Adaptability, Problem Solving, Responsiveness, Written Communication

Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Join Our Team
Accepting applications for an Electrician 2. Who Are We? The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is committed to helping people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in the community. Ohio is the Heart Of Opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values are Inclusion, Partnership, and Respect.

Inclusion

Partnership

Respect

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