Maintenance Repair Worker 3

What You'll Do

DYS is seeking a Maintenance Repair Worker 3 (MRW3) to provide skilled maintenance repair of the facility and act as a lead worker (e.g. provides work direction, training) over youth workers in performance of semi-skilled & skilled maintenance repair.

• Semi-skilled & Skilled Carpentry & or masonry repairs (e.g. door, cabinet locks, cabinets, chairs, desks, floors, walls, windows, partitions, steps etc.)
• Plumbing equipment (e.g. water & steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, toilets, sinks, heating, air conditioning, boilers, etc.)
• Operated machine tools & welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts & equipment
• On continuous basis, inspects buildings & equipment for needed repairs or replacements & performs systematic & routine preventive maintenance of assigned area.

Hours

Hours are generally 8AM to 4PM but there may be opportunities for overtime. For example, snow removal in the winter and assisting in other areas of the facility. Weekend hours are required.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance (after 1 year of service)
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
• Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Employee Development Funds
• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
• Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Deferred Compensation
• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Job Skills

• Facilities Maintenance & Inspection
• Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information

Agency Contact Name and Information: Pam Wilson; pamela.wilson@dys.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 31, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills

Compensation

$23.28 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

40 hrs per week

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills

Professional Skills

Flexibility

Priority Setting

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Agency Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.