HVAC Technician

Stark State College is seeking an HVAC Controls Technician to keep our campus comfortable, efficient, and running smoothly. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role will operate building automation and energy management systems, maintain and repair HVAC equipment and controls, and support the College’s energy efficiency goals. This position must be available 24/7 to respond to equipment failures.

Typical Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Extended hours may be required based on the operational needs of the College. This position is on call and must be available 24/7 for equipment failures.
Pay:$21.48 – $27.93/hour, commensurate with experience. This is an hourly role.

Who We Are: 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. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff, and community feel welcome and valued.

You’ll Be A Great Fit If: Your work matters to the thousands of students who walk through our doors. We are looking for people who take pride in their work and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

• Operating and monitoring building automation and energy management systems to continually improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Troubleshooting, testing, and repairing HVAC controls and equipment, including dampers, coils, valves, steam controls, and air handling units.
• Inspecting, adjusting, and calibrating pneumatic and electronic controls to balance HVAC systems.
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air conditioning units, pumps, furnaces, compressors, motors, and high-efficiency boilers.
• Installing HVAC equipment during minor construction or remodeling, and preparing estimates and recommendations for repairs and new installations.
• Responding to service calls, checking the quality of contractor work, and assisting contractors and inspectors.
• Performing maintenance, custodial, shipping/receiving, and groundskeeping duties, including snow removal and driving a College vehicle, as required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6–10 years of progressively responsible HVAC equipment installation, maintenance, and repair experience.
• Valid refrigerant handling certification (EPA Section 608).
• Forklift certification will need to be completed within the first 90 days of employment
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Available to work extended hours and respond to equipment failures 24/7.
• Associate degree in HVAC preferred, although not required.

Excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Your work at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and, eventually, across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Join us and learn how your aspirations can help build a better future for them and you.