Ohio maintenance technician employment contract template

Ohio Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

This Ohio Maintenance Technician Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Effective Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], located at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

Position and Job Description

The Employer hires the Employee as a full-time Maintenance Technician.

The Employee's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance, repair, inspection, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, and safety systems for [Property Type: Residential/Commercial/Industrial] located at [Property Address]
• Specific duties include:
  • Option A: Performing preventative maintenance according to schedule.
  • Option B: Responding to and resolving maintenance requests from tenants/departments.
  • Option C: Inspecting and maintaining HVAC systems, including filter changes and coil cleaning.
  • Option D: Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including wiring and lighting.
  • Option E: Maintaining plumbing systems, including repairing leaks and unclogging drains.
  • Option F: Performing structural repairs, including patching drywall and painting.
  • Option G: Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Option H: Maintaining fire safety equipment and performing routine inspections.
  • Option I: Record keeping and documentation using [Employer's CMMS/Maintenance Logs].

Required Certifications and Licenses

The Employee must possess and maintain the following certifications and licenses:

• Option A: EPA 608 Certification for Refrigerant Handling.
• Option B: Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Option C: [Specify other required certifications/licenses, e.g., electrical license, boiler license]

Ongoing Training:

• The Employee is required to participate in ongoing training to meet Ohio continuing education requirements and employer/industry standards.
• Option A: Employer will provide [Number] hours of training per year.
• Option B: Employee is responsible for obtaining training with reimbursement from Employer up to [Dollar Amount] per year.

Reporting and Work Schedule

The Employee will report directly to [Facility Manager Name/Title].

Chain of Command: [Facility Manager/Property Superintendent/Operations Team].

Work Schedule:

• Option A: Standard work hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• Option B: Shift work may be required as assigned.
• Option C: On-call rotation is required, as scheduled.

Overtime: Overtime will be paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Ohio law.

Standby Pay: For on-call periods outside of regular hours, Employee will receive [Dollar Amount] per hour on standby and standard overtime rates for any hours physically worked.

Emergency Response: The Employee must respond to emergencies within [Number] minutes.

Rest Periods: While Ohio law does not mandate rest periods for adults, the Employer provides [Number] minute rest breaks.

Meal Breaks: The Employee is entitled to a [Number] minute unpaid meal break.

Work Location, Tools, and Safety

The primary work location is [Property Address] in [City, Ohio].

Travel: Authorized travel is limited to [Scope/Limits of Authorized Travel].

Tools and Equipment:

• The Employer will provide necessary specialized tools and equipment.
• Option A: The Employee is responsible for maintaining their own hand tools. Employer will supply specialized tools.
• Option B: Employee will receive a tool allowance of [Dollar Amount] per year.

Company Vehicles: The Employee [will/will not] be provided with a company vehicle.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The Employer will provide all required PPE, including [List PPE].

Safety Training: The Employer will provide safety training compliant with OSHA and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation safety standards.

Compensation

The Employee will be paid at a rate of [Dollar Amount] per [Hour/Year].

Pay Cycle: The Employee will be paid [Frequency: Bi-weekly/Semi-monthly].

Method of Payment: [Direct Deposit/Check/Pay Card].

Overtime: Overtime will be calculated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Benefits

The Employer provides the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance: [Details of Coverage].
• Vision Insurance: [Details of Coverage].
• Dental Insurance: [Details of Coverage].
• Short-Term Disability: [Details of Coverage].
• Long-Term Disability: [Details of Coverage].
• Workers' Compensation: Coverage under Ohio's Workers' Compensation system.
• Group Life Insurance: [Details of Coverage].
• Paid Holidays: [List of Observed Ohio Statutory Holidays].
• Paid Vacation: [Details of Accrual and Usage].
• Paid Sick Leave: [Details of Accrual and Usage].
• Bereavement Leave: [Details of Policy].
• Jury Duty Leave: As required by Ohio law.
• Retirement Plan: [401(k)/Ohio Public Employees Retirement System - Details].

Other Allowances and Reimbursements

Uniform Allowance: [Dollar Amount] per year.

Tool Allowance: [Dollar Amount] per year, if applicable.

Reimbursement: The Employee will be reimbursed for authorized travel expenses and job-specific certifications.

Employment Classification

The Employee is classified as a non-exempt hourly employee and is eligible for overtime pay.

At-Will Employment: This is an at-will employment agreement, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Probationary Period:

• Option A: There is a [Number]-day probationary period.
• Option B: There is no probationary period.
• If a probationary period exists, at the end of the period the Employee will be evaluated, and if successful, converted to regular employment.

Performance Expectations

The Employee is expected to:

• Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules.
• Document all work performed in [Employer's CMMS/Maintenance Logs].
• Respond to maintenance requests within [Number] minutes.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants/departments/owners.
• Comply with all facility and safety inspection protocols.

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

The Employee must maintain the confidentiality of proprietary employer information and property system designs.

Intellectual Property: Any inventions or process improvements directly related to the Employee's job duties will be the property of the Employer.

Discipline and Termination

Grounds for discipline and termination include, but are not limited to: gross negligence, willful misconduct, repeated safety violations, loss of required license/certification, chronic absenteeism.

Disciplinary Procedures: Verbal warning, written warning, suspension, termination.

Termination Procedures

Upon termination, the Employer will provide a final paycheck on the next regularly scheduled payday, as required by Ohio law.

The Employee must return all company property, keys, tools, and access badges.

Electronic system access will be terminated.

Workers' Compensation

The Employee must report all work-related injuries to the Employer immediately.

The Employer will promptly file injury claims with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

There will be no retaliation for reporting workplace safety issues.

Safety Compliance

The Employer is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local occupational safety laws.

Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, or ancestry, as protected by Ohio law.

Background Screening and Drug Testing

• Option A: The Employee is subject to background screening and drug/alcohol testing.
• Option B: The Employee is not subject to background screening or drug/alcohol testing.
• Compliance with Ohio's drug-free workplace program is required, if applicable.

Outside Employment

The Employee [is/is not] permitted to engage in outside employment that conflicts with the Employer's interests or creates a conflict of interest.

Non-Compete

• Option A: Employee will not be bound by a non-compete agreement.
• Option B: Employee is subject to a non-compete agreement as follows: During employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, employee may not work for or be affiliated with [Competitor type or list] within a [Number] mile radius of [Employer location]. The Parties agree that this restriction is reasonably necessary to protect [Employer's] legitimate business interests, including [Trade secrets/Customer relationships].

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through:

• Internal Grievance Process.
• Mediation.
• Option A: Binding Arbitration.
• Option B: Litigation in the courts of [Ohio County], Ohio.
• Ohio law will govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement.

Union Contract

• Option A: This agreement is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with [Union Name].
• Option B: This agreement is not subject to a union contract.

Agreement Review

This Agreement will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure compliance with changes in Ohio law, company policy, and job duties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]

[Union Representative Name (if applicable)]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]