Building Service I

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Open through November 24, 2025 BUILDING SERVICE I GENERAL: The City of Kettering, Ohio is recruiting to fill two (2) full-time Building Service I vacancies in its Public Service Department. The responsibilities of the individuals hired to fill these positions will be to work independently and as a team to maintain and repair mechanical equipment, automatic doors, generators and electrical systems at over 40 City-owned and managed facilities, outbuilding, and aquatic amenities. These positions also perform a wide variety of general commercial and residential building maintenance duties in areas of plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, roofing repair, and building access control. These positions report to and work under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. REQUIREMENTS: An emphasis is placed on HVAC and General Commercial and Residential Maintenance for these recruitments: HVAC: Commercial and residential HVAC knowledge and experience, including Direct Digital Controls (DDC) building automation and preventive maintenance. Equipment service includes chillers, air handlers, furnaces, condensing units, exhaust fans, infrared heat, circulating pumps, cooling tower, roof packages, drinking fountains and filtration and refrigeration systems. COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE: General knowledge and experience with commercial and residential building maintenance and service. Good understanding of building codes and regulations. Responsibilities include repairs and installation of suspended ceilings, flooring, roofs, and drywall repairs, as well as basic electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks. Restructuring and refurbishing waterpark amenities, including fiberglass repair and gel coating. Other responsibilities include systems furniture installation. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of standard practices, materials, and tools used in building and equipment maintenance work. Knowledge of carpentry, painting, and skill in the use of tools. Must have the ability to grasp, lift, and maneuver hand tools, power tools, equipment and materials of various weights and sizes in a safe and effective manner. Must have the ability to walk, sit, stoop and bend for extended periods of time. Ability to understand and follow written instructions. Knowledge of basic math. Ability to understand, follow and communicate oral instructions. Ability to exercise alertness and judgment to report possible hazards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City officials, contractors and the general public. Adequate physical condition to perform position duties. Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License at the time of appointment, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Class-A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement. Must be available and willing to work required overtime. These positions also participate in snow removal operations during the winter weather season. COMPENSATION: The entry rate for this Building Service I position ranges from $24.46/hr ($50,877/yr) up to the maximum rate of $34.77/hr ($72,322/yr) with promotional opportunities available to a maximum rate of $39.68/hr ($82,534/yr); excellent benefits. TO APPLY: Please apply by using our online application portal and attaching a Resume with Cover Letter by 5:00 p.m. EST on November 24, 2025. Visit for more information about this position and the City of Kettering. Equal Opportunity Employer