Building Automation & Electrical Controls Technician

Stark State College (OH); Akron (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark State College seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to serve as the technical expert behind electrical, controls, and building automation systems that keep campus facilities safe, comfortable, and operational.

This hands-on, troubleshooting role requires diagnosing root causes, repairing issues across electrical distribution, BAS, WebCTRL, HVAC controls, and low‑voltage systems on a 250‑day contract with a Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of full-time experience in electrical maintenance/building automation or closely related facility systems.
• Electrical certification, registration, or license.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize problems, and safely troubleshoot complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, monitor, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize Stark State's Automated Logic BAS and WebCTRL platform.
• Diagnose complex electrical, controls, automation, HVAC, and facility-system problems and determine the root cause.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems, control panels, lighting, instrumentation, wiring, and low-voltage systems.
• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems, electronic safety devices, sensors, actuators, and related controls.
• Work with HVAC equipment and controls to improve building comfort, reliability, energy efficiency, and performance.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance and repairs involving electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building systems, machinery, and fixtures.
• Respond to priority alarms and facility issues and determine the appropriate corrective action.
• Help identify opportunities to improve system reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Support broader campus maintenance activities, including snow removal and other operational needs when required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent work

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automated Logic BAS

WebCTRL

HVAC controls

Instrumentation

Job description

Stark State College seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to serve as the technical expert behind electrical, controls, and building automation systems that keep campus facilities safe, comfortable, and operational.

This hands-on, troubleshooting role requires diagnosing root causes, repairing issues across electrical distribution, BAS, WebCTRL, HVAC controls, and low‑voltage systems on a 250‑day contract with a Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule.