Maintenance Technician - Akron

Stark State College•Stark State College - Akron, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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 trades—including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and basic HVAC—while 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Formal technical training preferred, such as vocational school, business school, relevant college courses, or a general maintenance apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

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.