General Maintenance Person

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a General Maintenance Person to perform a broad range of maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs. You will work under supervision to keep hospital facilities in optimal condition, ensuring safety and comfort for caregivers and patients.

The role includes inspections of spaces and equipment, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with various departments. A valid driver’s license and relevant trade experience are required; the position supports a

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with math proficiency through algebra.
• Two years of apprenticeship or trade school or equivalent work experience in at least two fields such as HVAC, basic plumbing, carpentry, or related trades.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance repairs, inspections and tests.
• Inspect areas, rooms, and elevators using a checklist.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and service repairs.
• Write work orders for additional tasks as needed.
• Coordinate work with Nursing, Admitting and other departments.
• Operate the building automation system and respond to alarms and emergencies.

Skills

Math proficiency

HVAC basics

Blueprints reading

Teamwork

Learning manuals

Education

High School diploma

Apprenticeship / trade school

Tools

Blueprint reading

Wiring diagrams

Job description

USW Bid Period: 07/29/26 - 08/03/26

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

The General Maintenance Person works under directive general supervision in accordance with recognized maintenance methods, techniques, practices, established standards and administrative policies of Akron General Medical Center, performing general maintenance tasks. Some of these tasks may include inspections, painting, repair work, cleaning coils and operating the building automation system. Maintaining the proper equipment can lead to a positive experience for both our caregivers and patients. This role offers the chance to be a part of a family-oriented team that is work-life balance focused and can lead to growth into supervisor positions.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform general maintenance repairs, inspections and tests.


• Inspect areas, rooms and elevators from a prepared check list.


• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and service repairs via the work request system.


• Write work orders for additional work to be completed.


• Keep track of supplies, take inventory, record time and materials used and enter collected data on forms and reports.


• Coordinate work assignments with Nursing, Admitting, other departments and staff.


• Paint walls, floors, ceilings and other items as directed.


• Assemble furniture, shelving, carts and other equipment and make and install signs.


• Repair floors, walls, ceilings, lights, furniture, medical gas outlets, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, counters and cabinets, doors and related hardware, cove base, wheeled equipment, wheelchairs and other equipment or devices.


• Clean ice machines, louvers, steam coils, hot and chilled water coils and condensers and evaporator coils.


• Snake drains and change air filters.


• Perform HVAC troubleshooting and repair and investigate water leaks and unidentified odors.


• Assists in yard work, snow and ice control and perform demolition work.


• Operate the building automation system and respond to critical alarms and all operations related emergencies including but not limited to: restoring electricity (power failure reset), water, steam, medical gases, heating, cooling, resetting the main fire alarm system and devices.


• Assist and trains others and perform other similar or lesser skilled duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School graduate or the equivalent with math proficiency through high school algebra


• Two years of an apprenticeship or trade school or acceptable equivalent work experience in at least two of the following fields: general shop or machine shop procedures, boiler/steam operation, refrigeration, HVAC, basic carpentry, basic electricity, electronics or basic plumbing


• Valid Ohio driver's license


• Any employee who is determined to be uninsurable under AGMC's plan will not be permitted to drive a company vehicle


• Experience in general building or hospital maintenance blueprint and one-line wiring diagram reading


• Ability to learn specific equipment maintenance methods by reading the manufacturers manuals

Physical Requirements:

• willingness to work under undesirable conditions (dust odors heat cold noise and construction hazards) when necessary.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.