Maintenance Technician - Akron

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician role at Stark State College Akron ensures facilities are safe, reliable, and ready to support teaching, learning, and daily operations at our Akron Campus location. Under general supervision, this hands-on role handles the upkeep, repair, and routine maintenance of a facility's physical structure and mechanical systems. The worker troubleshoots and fixes issues across multiple tradesincluding plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and basic HVACwhile performing regular preventative checks. They also manage minor remodeling projects, operate repair tools, and coordinate with vendors to order necessary supplies to ensure the building operates safely and efficiently.

Typical Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m., please note this is an hourly role, consisting of five - 8 hour days worked. Hourly Rate: $20.15 to $26.19/hour, commensurate on experience. Location: Stark State Akron, and Akron CDL, may work on Main Campus, North Canton, and as needed.

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success for both our employees and our students is the result.

You'll be a great fit if you enjoy taking the lead on general maintenance work and keeping critical campus systems safe, reliable, and ready for daily use.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain, repair, and replace plumbing infrastructure, including water/sewage lines, sinks, fountains, toilets, and various pipe materials.
• Troubleshoot and service electrical equipment, including ballasts, outlets, breakers, conduit bending, lighting systems, and low-voltage wiring.
• Execute carpentry, structural repairs, and painting for doors, windows, flooring, walls, ceiling tiles, roofs, and furniture.
• Perform full-scale remodeling work, including wall framing, drywall hanging and finishing, and wallpaper installation.
• Service and maintain HVAC systems, including thermostats, air conditioners, air handlers, heaters, motor belts, and air compressors.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections using technical orders, blueprints, and specifications to identify and report needed repairs.
• Manage vendor communications and logistics to source, order, and track required maintenance parts and building supplies.
• Provide facility support and ground operations, including custodial work, shipping/receiving, snow removal, and driving vehicles for personnel or materials.

To be Considered You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum 2 years of skilled work experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, or a combination of these fields is required.
• Must have a current, valid Ohio driver's license with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Formal technical training preferred, such as vocational school, business school, relevant college courses, or a general maintenance apprenticeship.