Job Description
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.
As a roving team member, you will travel to Developmental Centers to perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities that directly impact the health, safety, and daily lives of individuals served.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems & 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 & 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 & 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 supervision of experienced electrician; formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & 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 Name and 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
Join Our Team!
Accepting applications for an Electrician 2
Who Are We?
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.
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 Reflect Our Focus On The Experience Of Each Person We Support
• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect