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 | North Canton, Ohio
$56,619–$73,531 annually | 250-day contract | Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Build, troubleshoot, and keep the systems running.

Stark State College is looking for an experienced Electrical Controls Technicianto become the technical expert behind the electrical, controls, and building automation systems that keep our campus safe, comfortable, efficient, and operational.

This is a hands‑on troubleshooting role for someone who enjoys figuring out why a system isn't working, finding the root cause, and fixing it—not simply maintaining equipment according to a checklist.

You’ll work with electrical distribution, Automated Logic Building Automation Systems (BAS), WebCTRL, HVAC controls, instrumentation, fire protection systems, low‑voltage systems, and a variety of mechanical and facility equipment.

If you’re currently an industrial maintenance technician, controls technician, BAS technician, commercial electrician, facilities technician, HVAC controls technician, or electro‑mechanical technician and enjoy working across multiple systems, we’d like to meet you.

Typical Hours/Days of Work:

Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Location:

The primary work location for this position will be the College’s main campus; however, the employee may be assigned to and work at various Stark State College campus locations based on departmental and operational needs.

Pay:

$56,619 - $73,531/annually. This is a 250-day contract position, with compensation commensurate with experience.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What we’re looking for (minimum requirements):

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least 3 years of full-time experiencein advanced electrical maintenance, controls/building automation, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or closely related facility systems.

• Required electrical certification, registration, or license applicable to the position.

• 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.

You don’t have to know everything on day one (preferred, but not required):

Experience with Automated Logic/WebCTRL, BAS, HVAC controls, fire alarm systems, instrumentation, or multiple trades is highly valuable. We’re especially interested in technicians who have a strong electrical/controls foundation and can learn the Stark State systems.

What you’ll get:

$56,619–$73,531 annually, with compensation based on experience.

This is a 250-day position with a Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule.

Full-time employees receive a strong benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid life and AD&D insurance

• OPERS/STRS state retirement benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Stark State tuition benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee assistance program

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.

The work you do 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. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.