Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Medina, OH

Storm-Search-; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm-Search- Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Medina, OH is seeking a reliable, hands-on technician to support facility operations and equipment upkeep. This role focuses on routine maintenance, coordinating repairs, and general facility support.

The position involves performing routine maintenance tasks, preventative maintenance on equipment, coordinating contractors, and assisting with facility organization, grounds, and safety collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance or facilities experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; able to handle basic repairs independently.
• Experience coordinating contractors or vendors is a plus.
• Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work daily.
• Organized, dependable, and responsive.
• Able to prioritize tasks and follow through without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance including lighting, plumbing fixtures, HVAC filter changes, and minor repairs.
• Address general maintenance requests across the facility.
• Replace ceiling tiles, perform minor floor repairs, and handle basic upkeep tasks.
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment such as compressors, overhead doors, and support systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on fabrication, assembly, and support equipment.
• Communicate downtime and expected resolution timelines to operations leadership.
• Identify when outside expertise is required; source multiple vendors and coordinate contractor work.
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up and tearing down tables for events, and other physical tasks.
• Support general plant organization and cleanliness.
• Perform light groundskeeping including weeding, salting sidewalks, and supplemental snow removal as needed.
• Fill gaps when contracted services are delayed or during heavy weather conditions.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and critical spare parts.
• Work with HR and safety personnel to identify and address facility-related safety concerns.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

General maintenance

Contractor coordination

Physical stamina

Organized

Self-motivation

Job description

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift - Medina, OH

Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, OT as needed (double time on weekends)

Pay: $26-$31/hour

Location: Medina, OH

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Technician to support facility operations and equipment upkeep. This role focuses on routine maintenance, coordination of repairs, and general facility support.

This is a practical, boots-on-the-ground position for someone who takes ownership, stays organized, and keeps things running smoothly without overcomplicating the job.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance including lighting, plumbing fixtures, HVAC filter changes, and minor repairs
• Address general maintenance requests across the facility
• Replace ceiling tiles, perform minor floor repairs, and handle basic upkeep tasks

Preventative Maintenance

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment such as compressors, overhead doors, and support systems
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and service records

Minor Equipment Repair

• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on fabrication, assembly, and support equipment
• Communicate downtime and expected resolution timelines to operations leadership

Contractor Coordination

• Identify when outside expertise is required
• Source multiple vendors, obtain competitive quotes, and recommend selection
• Schedule and coordinate contractor work to ensure quality, timeliness, and scope adherence

General Labor & Facility Support

• Assist with moving furniture, setting up and tearing down tables for events, and other physical tasks
• Support general plant organization and cleanliness

Grounds Maintenance

• Perform light groundskeeping including weeding, salting sidewalks, and supplemental snow removal as needed
• Fill gaps when contracted services are delayed or during heavy weather conditions

Inventory & Supplies

• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and critical spare parts

Safety Collaboration

• Work with HR and safety personnel to identify and address facility-related safety concerns
• Support corrective actions from audits and inspections

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general maintenance or facilities experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude; able to handle basic repairs independently
• Experience coordinating contractors or vendors is a plus
• Willingness to perform physical, hands-on work daily
• Organized, dependable, and responsive
• Able to prioritize tasks and follow through without constant supervision

What This Role Is NOT

• Not a master electrician or specialized trades’ role
• Not a desk job—this is an active, hands-on position
• Not purely reactive—requires ownership and follow-through

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