Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Engineer

Location: Newark. NJ

Pay: $34/hr

Type of Placement: Direct Hire

Shift: Must be open to start

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of building facilities. This includes work on elevators, conveyor systems, mechanical systems, lighting systems, communication/radio systems, air handling/HVAC units, fire systems, plumbing systems, and more. Technicians may also work with PLC electronic systems, computer controls, and steel frame structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on various building facilities including elevators, conveyor systems, and HVAC units.

• Work with communication and radio systems, fire systems, and plumbing systems.

• Engage in high and low voltage electrical repairs, including installation and repair of 110/220/480 volt single and multiphase electrical circuitry.

• Read and follow wiring schematics for industrial wiring tasks.

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Essential Skills

• Thorough knowledge of general building maintenance with an emphasis on electrical systems.

• Experience in electrical troubleshooting including AC & DC circuits and high voltage (480) repairs.

• Experience in industrial maintenance, electrical maintenance, and preventive maintenance.

• Ability to read and follow wiring schematics.

• Experience in electronics diagnostics and troubleshooting.

• Valid, clean, applicable state driver's license.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a $10,000 sign-on bonus with half paid after 30 days and the other half after 12 months. Benefit from yearly pay increases, reaching up to $60.00 an hour after 8 years. Experience extremely competitive benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings at airport terminals. Be prepared to work on a flexible schedule that covers all shifts, including weekends and holidays. Schedules are bid and awarded based on seniority.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $71802.00 - $71802.00/yr.

We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement). See attached SOP.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.