Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical components. The Maintenance Technician ensures facilities remain safe, reliable, and fully operational by diagnosing issues, completing repairs, and coordinating with external contractors when needed. The position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while delivering timely and effective service.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related building systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems to restore proper function.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and complete repairs in a timely and efficient manner.

• Inspect buildings and premises regularly to identify safety hazards and perform necessary maintenance to eliminate or mitigate those hazards.

• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized repairs and maintenance tasks that require outside expertise.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Maintain an organized inventory of supplies, parts, and tools needed for repair and maintenance tasks.

• Document all maintenance and repair work accurately and maintain logs for future reference and compliance.

• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete assigned tasks.

• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and provide courteous, professional customer service.

Essential Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in building maintenance or facilities maintenance.

• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems, including HVAC troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

• Strong background in plumbing and electrical systems, including diagnosis and repair.

• Experience working with mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and power tools for maintenance and repair work.

• Ability to independently diagnose issues and perform repairs with minimal supervision.

• Good communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with building occupants and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated commitment to working safely and following established safety standards and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general building and facilities maintenance across multiple systems.

• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.

• Customer service mindset with a focus on responsiveness and reliability.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the stability of a large organization combined with the flexibility of a contract role that can lead to permanent employment based on performance. You gain exposure to a broad range of building systems and maintenance activities, creating strong potential for career growth and advancement. The company values reliability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, providing a solid platform to develop your skills and build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role in a large facility environment where you will work directly with building systems and equipment such as HVAC units, electrical panels, plumbing infrastructure, and mechanical components. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will use a variety of hand and power tools, and you will work both independently and alongside contractors and internal teams. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to policies and procedures, and consistent, reliable facility operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Horseheads, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Horseheads,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.