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Building Maintenance Technician

Cleveland, OH - East Suburb, OH 44106

Posted: 08/18/2026 Employment Type: Temp-To-Hire Job Category: Maintenance/Repair Job Number: 08 - 180464 cc Pay Rate: $25 to $28/hr, based on experience

Job Description

An apartment complex is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician whose responsibility will be to assist in all aspects of facility maintenance, renovation and general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs.  You will work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a 24-hour emergency maintenance on-call schedule on a rotating basis and respond on-site within 45 minutes for emergency calls
  • Assist in the facilities maintenance plan, preventive maintenance schedule, and respond to all service requests within 24 hours
  • Work in support of the whole Facilities Team in their duties and responsibilities; creating a student first environment excelling in customer service, communication, and quality of service
  • Perform general plumbing repairs including leaks, drains, toilets, sinks, showers, and gaskets and electrical repairs including bulb and ballast replacement, fixtures, sockets, outlets, and GFCIs.
  • Complete painting and drywall repair and/or replacement projects as scheduled
  • Clean and maintain equipment and tools routinely, maintain, clean, and organize storage and Maintenance Shop daily
  • Maintenance, repair, and replacement of entry door, lock, and key systems and complete exterior maintenance repairs and projects 
  • Monitor and maintain entrance ways, walkways, common areas, and hallways to ensure they are clean, clear, and safe for pedestrians and students
  • Handle daily removal of building trash and recycling and take part in regular inspections of the buildings and systems as required 
  • Assist with restoring the rooms and common areas to their original condition upon resident or guest move-out through maintenance and repairs
  • Ensure proper safety procedures are followed, and Personal Protective Equipment is used
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications:

  • Must have an Associate’s Degree or Vocational Degree in a Trade, Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related field
  • A Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and expertise in plumbing, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems as well as generally accepted maintenance practices is needed
  • Must have previous experience working with facilities maintenance in student housing or campus facilities
  • Must have knowledge of chilled water systems fan coil units
  • Must be comfortable with frequently climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
  • Must be safety-conscious, detail-oriented, a team player, with the ability to maintain a professional image
  • Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Must have own reliable transportation

 

Only those candidates who can pass a background check and drug screening will be considered.  This company offers a competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Building Maintenance Technician position, please submit your resume to mayfield@areatemps.com, call (440) 788-4151, or TEXT “your name & 180464” to (440) 646-2409. 

Additional Information

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions.  We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

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With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.

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