Service Technician Jobs in Ohio
Service Technician jobs in Ohio are among the most active in the Midwest, with consistent demand across manufacturing, HVAC, medical equipment, and industrial automation sectors at every experience level from apprentice to lead technician. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where employers like Siemens, Emerson Electric, and Trane Technologies maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are HVAC and refrigeration, industrial controls, and biomedical equipment service. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find Service Technician JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 158+ Service Technician jobs
Maintenance Service Technician
Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members.
The Maintenance Service Technician – Handyman is the key to a successful model home center. Your home repair efforts will translate into happy homeowners and a good reputation within the community. This requires numerous and varied “handyman” skills as well as a firm commitment to delighting customers with exceptional service. In return, you will receive excellent compensation that includes competitive pay, a full benefits package, and plenty of professional development opportunities. If this sounds like the kind of career move that you have been waiting for, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you!
Responsibilities :
As a Maintenance Service Technician – Handyman, your primary responsibility is to repair common service problems associated with manufactured housing. You will provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to service calls and ensuring that all repairs are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
Your specific duties in this role will include:
Performing general maintenance to maintain property appearance and condition
Completing service requests
Performing preventative care on HVAC and other systems
Repairing exterior and roof damage
Requirements:
As a Maintenance Service Technician, you must be reliable, dependable, and friendly with a solid work ethic and a sense of pride in your work. You must also be highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills. It is also important that you display strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as a commitment to a high level of customer satisfaction. This position requires hand eye coordination, physical strength, and the ability to stoop, bend, lift, and climb.
Specific qualifications for the role include:
High school diploma or equivalent
Numerous and varied handyman skills
The ability to lift and move furniture, wallboard, water heater, etc. (100 lbs.)
The endurance to perform strenuous tasks
The ability to safely climb ladders
The ability to work in all environments (extreme heat/cold, rain/snow)
Strong customer relations skills
Ability to excel in and contribute to a team environment
Possess valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to pass criminal background check as well as post-offer drug screen
Cooperative and collaborative, willing and eager to work in a team environment, assist with miscellaneous duties as required
As a Maintenance Service Technician - Handyman with Clayton, you will be part of an established and growing organization with years of experience in providing customers with a world-class home buying experience. We are as dedicated to your professional growth as we are to the quality and value of our products; we reward individual achievement as well as team success. Our management training program is second to none, and there is ample room here for advancement to positions of greater responsibility.
Compensation:
As a Maintenance Service Technician with Clayton, you will receive an hourly wage.
Why Clayton?
Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs.
Home Centers are closed on Sundays – we believe in offering a balanced working environment.
Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Business Unit - B00009
Clayton RetailMaintenance Service Technician
Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members.
The Maintenance Service Technician – Handyman is the key to a successful model home center. Your home repair efforts will translate into happy homeowners and a good reputation within the community. This requires numerous and varied “handyman” skills as well as a firm commitment to delighting customers with exceptional service. In return, you will receive excellent compensation that includes competitive pay, a full benefits package, and plenty of professional development opportunities. If this sounds like the kind of career move that you have been waiting for, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you!
Responsibilities :
As a Maintenance Service Technician – Handyman, your primary responsibility is to repair common service problems associated with manufactured housing. You will provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to service calls and ensuring that all repairs are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
Your specific duties in this role will include:
Performing general maintenance to maintain property appearance and condition
Completing service requests
Performing preventative care on HVAC and other systems
Repairing exterior and roof damage
Requirements:
As a Maintenance Service Technician, you must be reliable, dependable, and friendly with a solid work ethic and a sense of pride in your work. You must also be highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills. It is also important that you display strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as a commitment to a high level of customer satisfaction. This position requires hand eye coordination, physical strength, and the ability to stoop, bend, lift, and climb.
Specific qualifications for the role include:
High school diploma or equivalent
Numerous and varied handyman skills
The ability to lift and move furniture, wallboard, water heater, etc. (100 lbs.)
The endurance to perform strenuous tasks
The ability to safely climb ladders
The ability to work in all environments (extreme heat/cold, rain/snow)
Strong customer relations skills
Ability to excel in and contribute to a team environment
Possess valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to pass criminal background check as well as post-offer drug screen
Cooperative and collaborative, willing and eager to work in a team environment, assist with miscellaneous duties as required
As a Maintenance Service Technician - Handyman with Clayton, you will be part of an established and growing organization with years of experience in providing customers with a world-class home buying experience. We are as dedicated to your professional growth as we are to the quality and value of our products; we reward individual achievement as well as team success. Our management training program is second to none, and there is ample room here for advancement to positions of greater responsibility.
Compensation:
As a Maintenance Service Technician with Clayton, you will receive an hourly wage.
Why Clayton?
Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more.
As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs.
Home Centers are closed on Sundays – we believe in offering a balanced working environment.
Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Business Unit - B00009
Clayton RetailSee All 158+ Service Technician Jobs in Ohio
Find roles in Ohio that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Service Technician JobsService Technician Jobs by City in Ohio
Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Service Technician Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service technician jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio EPA Section 608 certification or equivalent state-recognized technical credential
- Minimum two years of hands-on service or repair experience in a relevant trade
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for field service travel
- Ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and electrical diagrams accurately
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, multimeters, and industry-standard service software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for service reports and customer interaction
Service Technician Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a service technician in Ohio?
The most common Ohio path is completing a two-year associate degree or certificate program in a relevant trade, such as HVAC, industrial technology, or electronics, at a community college like Columbus State or Cuyahoga Community College. HVAC technicians working with refrigerants must hold EPA Section 608 certification, which is federally required and widely tested at Ohio trade schools. Many employers also accept candidates who complete a registered apprenticeship through the Ohio State Apprenticeship Council.
Which companies hire service technicians in Ohio?
Employers hiring service technicians in Ohio right now include Monro Auto Service and Tire Centers, Ambient Enterprises, and Johnson Controls, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's strong manufacturing base and large hospital systems mean openings are spread across industrial equipment, commercial HVAC, and biomedical service sectors throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most service technician jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the highest concentration of service technician openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense mix of commercial construction, healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw strong demand from legacy manufacturing facilities, large hospital networks, and industrial automation companies anchored in those regions.
Are there remote service technician jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Service technician work is largely hands-on and site-dependent, so most roles require a physical presence at a customer location, facility, or plant. About 28% of service technician openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically cover technical support, remote diagnostics, or field service coordination rather than direct repair work.
How can I get hired as a service technician in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an apprenticeship or helper role with a commercial HVAC contractor or industrial services firm, where you earn while you learn alongside journeyman technicians. Ohio employers like Comfort Systems USA and large hospital networks regularly hire entry-level biomedical equipment technicians who hold an associate degree even without field hours. Completing the EPA Section 608 certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge, and lateral moves from roles like facilities maintenance worker or parts counter associate are a well-worn path into full service technician positions.
Where can I find and apply to service technician jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to service technician jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated in real time. Search the listings to find roles that match your trade, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 158+ Service Technician Jobs in Ohio
Find roles in Ohio that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Service Technician Jobs