At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, our Facilities team is the backbone of our health care infrastructure. By expertly maintaining the systems that support our hospital buildings and research facilities, our team creates a safe environment where patients can heal, researchers can innovate and staff can provide exceptional care.
Big opportunities. Big impact.
As one of the nation’s largest academic health care systems, we offer a variety of skilled trade jobs for those looking to make a difference behind the scenes. When you join our Facilities team, you’ll enjoy a supportive work environment with consistent schedules, excellent benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
We believe that every role in facilities maintenance and repair is vital to accomplishing our mission of delivering exceptional care.
The vast scale of our buildings and facilities across the health system underscores the importance of each team member. Here’s a glimpse into the size and scope of the spaces our team manages every day:
- The Ohio State University maintains 1,329 buildings, and those facilities encompass a total of 33.8 million square feet, representing $18.4 billion in estimated replacement value.
- More than 100 of those buildings are health care facilities totaling 4.4 million square feet.
- Research spaces account for another 4 million square feet.
With our expansive infrastructure, you’ll find unmatched growth opportunities to advance your career – without needing to change employers. This flexibility is among the reasons why we have some team members who have more than 40 years of service at Ohio State.
Where's your area of interest?
Calling all skilled trade professionals — electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, HVAC technicians, electrical engineers and other trade experts in facilities maintenance and repair. We have exciting job opportunities that align perfectly with your expertise.
By joining our team, you’re not just maintaining buildings—you’re supporting the essential infrastructure that helps deliver life-saving care and groundbreaking research. Every day you’ll contribute to something bigger, knowing your efforts make a meaningful impact.
Explore our teams
General Maintenance
Often referred to as the “first responders” for Facilities, our General Maintenance team addresses immediate facility needs through day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs. From fixing leaks and changing light bulbs to performing structural repairs, they ensure all buildings remain in top condition.
Electrical and Electronics
The Electrical and Electronics team handles everything from routine maintenance to urgent issues, supporting all critical electrical systems like nurse call systems, fire alarms, emergency power and electrical panels.
Building Systems
Our Building Systems team is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, comfortable and well-regulated environment throughout all buildings. They manage critical mechanical and utility systems, including HVAC, that directly impact patient care and comfort. Their expertise in heating, ventilation and temperature control is essential to ensure that operating rooms, labs and critical care areas function seamlessly.
Mechanical
Our Mechanical team maintains and repairs a wide range of systems – from boilers and air compressors to industrial equipment and water systems – playing a vital behind-the-scenes role in patient care.
Career training, skilled trade professional development and tuition reimbursement included
There’s no greater reward than knowing your work contributes to the well-being of patients and the success of the medical team. You’ll have the chance to grow your expertise across multiple areas, with clear opportunities for advancement.
One of the most important advantages you’ll gain as an Ohio State employee is access to valuable career-building programs. Whether you’re looking to explore different trades, advance into management or shift your career path, we’re here to support your journey.
- Our Skilled Trade Professional Development Program helps you plan your career progression and move to higher levels within your current trade or transition to a new trade.
- On-the-job support and training ensure you understand and are comfortable with every new technology and process that’s introduced.
- Staff tuition assistance and dependent tuition assistance open options for a debt-free college degree from Ohio State.
Ohio State benefits
When you join the Facilities team, you’ll work with a diverse group of co-workers from many different fields and backgrounds, giving you new opportunities to develop professional partnerships and build lifelong friendships.
And as a state employee, you’ll earn some of the most competitive benefits around:
- OSU Health Plan – Not just medical coverage, but additional resources for health care savings and support to become the healthiest version of you
- State-employee retirement benefits – With opportunities to add supplemental coverage to the base retirement plan
- Leave & Time Off – Including family and medical leave, workers’ compensation and short- and long-term disability
- Financial programs – Providing ways to build financial security with life insurance, spending accounts, loan forgiveness and tuition assistance
- Work-Life balance – Support, resources and discount programs for you and your family
New inpatient tower
Be part of something transformative! At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we’re gearing up for the spring 2026 opening of our groundbreaking new Inpatient Hospital tower that will redefine patient care and health care technology. In preparation for the official opening, we’re looking for talented individuals like you to play a vital role in this monumental project, contributing to key areas such as equipment installation, interior finishes and technology infrastructure.
As a member of our Facilities team, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, implementing state-of-the-art systems that elevate the standard of care and enhance the patient experience.
State-of-the-art facility
This 26-story, 1.9 million-square-foot building is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State, and it’s the 10th tallest building in Columbus. Upon completion, it will be one of the most patient-centered and technologically advanced health care facilities in the nation, featuring:
- 820 private rooms
- 234 ICU beds
- 50 elevators
- 900 miles of network cabling
- 20 miles of fiber optic cables
- 1,300+ wireless access points
- 25,000 network connections controlled by 600 network switches
- 5,000 real-time location service (RTLS) devices to track medical equipment and improve efficiency
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To build a diverse and inclusive workforce, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.