Field Technician Jobs in Ohio
Field Technician jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where manufacturing plants, utility networks, and healthcare systems keep demand steady at every level from entry-level installer to senior diagnostics tech. Large employers with lasting Ohio footprints including FirstEnergy, Worthington Industries, and Nationwide Children's Hospital consistently post field technician openings across electrical, HVAC, and medical equipment specialties. Ohio's industrial base and expanding infrastructure projects make it one of the more active markets in the Midwest for hands-on technical roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About the Role
Picture your day: you roll out in a well-equipped company truck to visit manufacturing sites across Northern Ohio. First stop, a production facility where a rotary screw compressor needs a preventive maintenance check. After verifying electrical controls and inspecting VFD behavior, you swap filters, change oil, and log performance data. Next, you service a refrigerated dryer and review desiccant regeneration schedules. Before the day wraps, you help install new plant air piping and commission a fresh compressed air system—leaving the customer confident their uptime is protected.
Who We Are
Comp-Air Ohio is a long-standing Gardner Denver air compressor distributor. For 49 years, we’ve supplied Northern Ohio with energy-saving compressors, dryers, and a full suite of ancillary equipment—backed by responsive field service across all our product lines.
What You’ll Do
- Perform on-site maintenance and repair for all brands of air compressors
- Service and maintain refrigerated and desiccant dryers
- Install new equipment and plant air piping
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with industrial compressors or closely related equipment
- Expertise diagnosing and repairing electrical control systems
- Valid refrigeration recovery certificate
- Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control fundamentals
- A standard toolkit and electrical meters suitable for field service
- A customer-first, service-oriented approach
Must have a clean driving record and pass a hair follicle drug test. Ability to travel and work evenings / weekends as required.
What You’ll Gain
We offer competitive wages with benefits, paid vacations, a company truck, and uniforms.
Your Strengths and Experience
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- HVAC/R Systems
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Commercial Electrical Expertise
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- HVAC Service & Installation
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- HVAC Repair
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Service
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Heavy Material Handling
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Rigging & Load Handling
- Field Service Readiness
Tools and Technologies You’ll Work With
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron
- Servo Motors
About the Role
Picture your day: you roll out in a well-equipped company truck to visit manufacturing sites across Northern Ohio. First stop, a production facility where a rotary screw compressor needs a preventive maintenance check. After verifying electrical controls and inspecting VFD behavior, you swap filters, change oil, and log performance data. Next, you service a refrigerated dryer and review desiccant regeneration schedules. Before the day wraps, you help install new plant air piping and commission a fresh compressed air system—leaving the customer confident their uptime is protected.
Who We Are
Comp-Air Ohio is a long-standing Gardner Denver air compressor distributor. For 49 years, we’ve supplied Northern Ohio with energy-saving compressors, dryers, and a full suite of ancillary equipment—backed by responsive field service across all our product lines.
What You’ll Do
- Perform on-site maintenance and repair for all brands of air compressors
- Service and maintain refrigerated and desiccant dryers
- Install new equipment and plant air piping
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience with industrial compressors or closely related equipment
- Expertise diagnosing and repairing electrical control systems
- Valid refrigeration recovery certificate
- Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic control fundamentals
- A standard toolkit and electrical meters suitable for field service
- A customer-first, service-oriented approach
Must have a clean driving record and pass a hair follicle drug test. Ability to travel and work evenings / weekends as required.
What You’ll Gain
We offer competitive wages with benefits, paid vacations, a company truck, and uniforms.
Your Strengths and Experience
- Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
- HVAC/R Systems
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
- Commercial Electrical Expertise
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- HVAC Service & Installation
- HVAC Maintenance
- HVAC Troubleshooting
- HVAC Repair
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Service
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Heavy Material Handling
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Rigging & Load Handling
- Field Service Readiness
Tools and Technologies You’ll Work With
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platforms: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron
- Servo Motors
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Field Technician Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Spectrum17
- Keystone Clearwater Solutions11
- EchoStar5
- Motion4
- Ecolab3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Agriculture & Farming
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field technician jobs across Ohio.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required for field travel
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, HVAC, or a related field
- One to three years of hands-on field service or installation experience
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, multimeters, and standard hand and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for customer-facing site work
Field Technician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field technician in Ohio?
The most direct path is completing an associate degree or technical certificate in electronics technology, HVAC, industrial maintenance, or a related discipline at an Ohio community college such as Columbus State or Sinclair. Many roles require no state license, but HVAC field technicians must hold an EPA Section 608 certification before handling refrigerants, and electricians in Ohio must register with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. Completing an apprenticeship through an Ohio trade union or employer program significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Which companies hire field technicians in Ohio?
Employers hiring field technicians in Ohio right now include Spectrum, Keystone Clearwater Solutions, and EchoStar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's mix of large manufacturers, investor-owned utilities, and regional healthcare systems means hiring is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in one sector.
Which Ohio cities have the most field technician jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the most field technician openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense concentration of healthcare systems, data centers, and corporate headquarters, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw volume from heavy manufacturing, utility infrastructure, and medical device companies anchored in those metros.
Are there remote field technician jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Field technician work is inherently hands-on and site-dependent, so most roles require physical presence at client locations, facilities, or job sites. About 33% of field technician openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve technical support, remote diagnostics, or documentation work rather than direct installation or repair.
How can I get hired as a field technician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a field service assistant or installer helper role, which large Ohio employers in utilities and facilities maintenance regularly post for candidates without prior field experience. FirstEnergy and major HVAC contractors in Columbus and Cleveland run structured helper or apprentice programs that pair new hires with senior technicians. Earning an EPA Section 608 certification or completing a short electronics course at a community college gives your application a concrete edge over candidates with no credentials at all.
Where can I find and apply to field technician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to field technician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search for roles by city or specialty, find the ones that match your background and availability, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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