Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Ohio
Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large manufacturing plants, university systems, and commercial real estate portfolios generate consistent demand across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing specialties. Employers like Procter and Gamble, Cleveland Clinic, and Amazon's Ohio fulfillment network maintain substantial facilities teams with openings at every level from entry-level helpers to lead technicians. Ohio's industrial base keeps preventive maintenance and building systems work among the most active hiring categories in the skilled trades. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
The Columbus Plant is Abbott’s first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you’ll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
- Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
- Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
- Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
- Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
- Retiree Healthcare program
- Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- To maintain and improve plant building and grounds including but not limited to the following: HVAC systems, Plant utility distribution systems including water, pneumatic and steam piping and delivery, floor, wall and ceiling surfaces, roofs, drain systems, doors (man, roll-up and dock), landscaping, weed management and snow removal.
- Performs plant and/or office facilities maintenance duties such as furniture moving, maintenance of office equipment, simple electrical projects, painting or cleaning, light construction or exterior clean up.
- Performs work in more than one of the maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical and HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, and welding, perform construction, repair, and/or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures. (Senior Level).
- Preventative maintenance: Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment and reports problems to supervisor as appropriate.
- Interprets blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications. (Senior Level).
- Where and when applicable, remove snow from entrances and docking areas by using appropriate equipment.
- May be involved in other activities such as parking lot repairs, dock door work, dairy brick and epoxy flooring repairs, waste paper recycling, inter-office transportation, set-up of audiovisual equipment, and stocking of coffee areas.
- Initiates or maintains schedule for projects and project milestones.
- Proposes solutions independently; makes decisions on projects.
- Records/documents work activities and reporting needed future work using Abbott CMMS.
- Work from a weekly list of scheduled PMs and other Work Orders, but also respond to immediate need Facilities Maintenance tasks.
SHIFT
This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday. Some weekends may be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2 or more years experience in Industrial Maintenance or Facility Maintenance
- Must be able to work from heights and ladders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- HVAC Universal License
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $24.65 – $49.25 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Top Industries Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in facilities maintenance technician jobs across Ohio.
- Valid EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling certification for HVAC-related maintenance work
- Two or more years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial building maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems for work order tracking
- Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment service manuals
- Valid Ohio driver's license required for facilities roles covering multiple properties
Facilities Maintenance Technician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a facilities maintenance technician in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers hire candidates who combine a high school diploma or vocational certificate with hands-on trade experience, though no single statewide license is required for the general role. Completing an apprenticeship or certificate program in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing through an Ohio community college or trade school strengthens candidacy significantly. Earning an EPA Section 608 certification is a practical starting point, since refrigerant handling comes up in most commercial facilities roles and the credential is widely recognized by Ohio employers.
Which companies hire facilities maintenance technicians in Ohio?
Ohio facilities maintenance technician roles are posted by Swagelok, Walmart, and Omnia360 Facility Solutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's dense mix of manufacturing headquarters, large hospital systems, and university campuses means facilities teams at anchor employers tend to hire on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Which Ohio cities have the most facilities maintenance technician jobs?
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland have the most facilities maintenance technician openings in Ohio. Columbus drives the largest share through its rapidly expanding logistics infrastructure, corporate headquarters, and Ohio State University's sprawling campus operations, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute heavily through their hospital systems, manufacturing corridors, and commercial property management firms.
Are there remote facilities maintenance technician jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. About 15% of facilities maintenance technician openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects the fundamentally hands-on nature of the role. The portions of the work most likely to be done off-site are administrative duties like scheduling preventive maintenance, updating work orders in a CMMS, or coordinating vendor contracts.
How can I get hired as a facilities maintenance technician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a facilities maintenance helper or building engineer assistant role at a large Ohio employer like a hospital system, university, or property management company, where structured on-the-job training is common. Ohio community colleges including Columbus State and Cuyahoga Community College offer maintenance technology certificates that Ohio employers recognize as a substitute for prior experience. Moving laterally from a janitorial, groundskeeping, or warehouse technician position at the same facility is another common route, and obtaining an EPA Section 608 certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to facilities maintenance technician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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