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Maintenance Planning Specialist (Electrical)

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

Oxford, OHFull-time$23.5/hrPosted 7mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$23.5/hr
Location
Oxford, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Maintenance Planning Specialist (Electrical) plans and schedules maintenance activities for a defined group on a university campus. The role maintains equipment and systems data and history, develops preventive maintenance programs and procedures, and prepares work schedules and job packages. It focuses on electrical maintenance and works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with reasonable flexibility for operational needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Facility Systems Knowledge, requiredSafety Regulations, requiredTechnical Drawing Interpretation, requiredTask Prioritization, requiredIndependent Decision-Making, requiredRecordkeeping, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredInterpersonal Communication, requiredBusiness Application Software, requiredCMMS, requiredLifting 25 to 50 Pounds, nice to have

Qualifications

Nine Months Trade Training or Equivalent, requiredThree Years Relevant Trade Experience or Equivalent, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredQualified University MVR Driver, requiredSpecialized Training Certificate, nice to haveCriminal Background Check, required

Full job description

Job Title Maintenance Planning Specialist (Electrical)

Department Building Maintenance

Worker Type Regular

Pay Type Hourly

Hourly Rate 23.5

Work Shift First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Benefit Eligible Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? No

Job Description Summary Plans, organizes and controls a defined portion of a planned maintenance operation for a University campus. Responsible for the overall long-term and daily planning, and scheduling of a defined group's maintenance activities. Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of related, existing building equipment and systems. This focus of this position is the electrical trade. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with reasonable flexibility for operational needs.

Job Description Essential Duties:

  • Provides direction, focus, guidance, support, prioritization and oversight for a section of a planned maintenance program (electrical).
  • Ensures equipment and systems data are entered and maintained in CMMS; develops detailed maintenance procedures; prepares daily work schedules; reviews maintenance plan program effectiveness; reviews and compiles predictive analyses or results obtained by maintenance staff.
  • Develops a preventive maintenance (PM) program; maintains equipment history.
  • Verification of parts and/or materials needed for completion of scheduled work; assembles the planned job package which contains detailed work order(s), job plan detail by task, safety, labor deployment plan by craft and skill, bill of material, acquisition plan - parts procurement, required permits, clearances, etc.; and prints sketches, photos, special procedures specifications, sizes, tolerances, and other technical references.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires nine months training beyond high school in a relevant trade and three years of experience in a relevant trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to be a qualified driver under the Universities MVR policy.
  • May require certificate of specialized training for some positions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of relevant facility systems, such as electrical systems, building automation systems, fire alarm systems, plumbing, HVAC, roof systems and building structures or other operational areas.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, control drawings, and other technical data.
  • Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks at once, and be able to determine appropriate priorities; must be able to make independent interpretations and make appropriate decisions.
  • Ability to maintain detailed and complete records of maintenance and repair
  • activities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a wide range of persons.
  • Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with university personnel and public (e.g., to answer routine questions, to explain policies and procedures, and resolve problems).
  • Skill in business application software, to include word processor, spreadsheet, and database programs; must be experienced in the use of a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) program.

Additional Position Information (if applicable) Working Conditions: Physical effort usually requires considerable walking, standing, and lifting materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Periodic assignments given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant situations. Some possibility of personal risk due to accidents.

Special Instructions (if applicable) None

Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,367 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23.5/hr
  • Ohio median$29–34/hr24 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–31/hr523 hourly ranges

This rate, $23.50/hr, is 27% below the Ohio median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Facilities Maintenance hourly ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in Ohio and 1,367 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (874 postings).
Education
16 of the 1,367 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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