Akron, OH
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: University of Akron – Campus Housing
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Salary: $24.50-$25.50 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in supporting the daily maintenance, repair, and renovation needs of student housing facilities at the University of Akron. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to ensure safe, clean, and fully operational living spaces for students. The Maintenance Technician participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies and helps create a positive residential experience through excellent service and quality workmanship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance work orders, completing a wide range of tasks including furniture repair, painting (outside of turn periods), basic plumbing, minor appliance and electrical repairs, HVAC troubleshooting, and light carpentry.
- Identify facility issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
- Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to address maintenance emergencies.
- Work overtime as needed to meet operational demands.
- Escort contractors while working on-site to ensure safety and compliance with campus protocols.
- Assist with room setups, furniture moves, and other special projects as assigned.
- Inspect vacated units and complete any necessary repairs or maintenance to prepare for occupancy.
- Conduct daily walk-throughs of assigned buildings and report findings to the Maintenance Manager.
- Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks in a timely and thorough manner.
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergency maintenance situations.
- Maintain clear, daily communication with the Maintenance Manager regarding task progress, challenges, and updates.
- Ensure all work is performed with a focus on quality, safety, and professionalism.
- May operate site vehicles as needed to transport tools, equipment, or materials and to perform maintenance duties across campus facilities in a safe and responsible manner.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of housing operations and resident satisfaction.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
Education/Experience/Skills Required:
To successfully perform this role, an individual must be able to meet each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2–3 years of general maintenance experience.
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate stairs and ladders
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Other Information
Hourly compensation commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
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