
Posting number: M93-26
Department: Building Maintenance
Job classification: Millwright
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades
Salary Range: $20.85-28.15/hour (+$10-$20/hour in benefits)
Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.
Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the “Apply” button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid driver's license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.
This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination, applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and be at least 18 years of age.
The Millwright is responsible for the maintenance, repair, replacement and renovation projects of all City Buildings. Attends to the heating boilers, air handling and air conditioning equipment of City Buildings. Works under the supervision of the Supervisor of Building Maintenance and/or a designee.
This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of building maintenance, repairs and improvements of City buildings offices and equipment.
Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in City Buildings, including but not limited to; repairing, remodeling and maintaining buildings and related equipment. General cleaning; electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, carpentry and masonry work. Maintains building security. Operates and maintains building heating and air conditioning systems. Follows a preventative maintenance program for boilers, air handling and air conditioning equipment. Lubricates motors, adjusts fan belts and change filters. In the absence of a licensed Boiler Operator, may be required to maintain water treatment. May direct a crew of Laborers and/or Maintenance Operators unless a supervisor is present. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.
Thorough knowledge of all building repair and remodeling techniques and methods. Knowledge of heating and cooling systems. Ability to work with all voltages of electricity. Ability to read blue prints. Ability to use various power and hand tools. Ability to work with various chemicals and solvents. Ability to lift heavy objects. Ability to read, write and communicate verbally. Ability to work with mathematical computations. Ability to walk, climb ladders, bend, stoop and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to work independently, without constant supervision. Must possess valid Ohio Driver's license at all times.
High School education or equivalent. Three (3) years' experience in all phases of building repair and remodeling; experience with the general operation of heating and air conditioning equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.
Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.
All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.
As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 – Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member’s initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person’s total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

Canton, Ohio, is proud to be Hall of Fame City! Located in northeastern Ohio, the City of Canton provides its residents with many benefits of big-city living while maintaining its charm as a medium-sized Midwestern town. Canton has the opportunities of a large-scale city while instilling that unparalleled feeling of a small hometown.
Canton is chiefly notable for being the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the birthplace of the National Football League. Canton is also home to the William McKinley National Memorial in honor of our country’s 25th president and the National First Ladies Library and Research Center.
Canton is currently experiencing an urban renaissance, anchored by its growing and thriving arts district, centrally located in the downtown area. Several historic buildings have been rehabilitated and converted into upscale lofts and retail/food establishments. One of downtown Canton’s newest additions, Centennial Plaza, is a vibrant hub for community events and social activities.
Ready to begin your journey with the City of Canton? Find information on careers with the City, ranging from Safety Forces, Health Professionals, and Engineers to Customer Service, CDL Drivers, and IT support. We offer full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship positions. To get started and apply for jobs, please visit www.canton ohio.gov/jobs.