Facilities Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Mechanical Technician

Job Description

The Facilities Mechanical Technician supports critical facility operations in a large-scale data center environment. This role focuses on the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and HVAC systems that enable mission‑critical uptime. You will work with air conditioning systems, refrigeration cycles, chilled water systems, pumps, valves, and related controls while executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs and documenting all activities in a computerized maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC and mechanical systems in a critical facility environment.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain chillers, cooling equipment, pumps, valves, piping systems, and associated control systems.
• Apply strong knowledge of air conditioning systems and refrigeration cycles to diagnose and resolve mechanical and HVAC issues.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities on facility equipment to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Manage, prioritize, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Conduct quality inspections and equipment checks to verify systems are operating within established parameters and standards.
• Perform routine rounds, readings, and operational checks to identify abnormalities and prevent equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues involving chilled water systems, pumps, valves, motors, heat exchangers, compressors, and related equipment.
• Monitor and support transformer and power distribution unit (PDU) performance as it relates to mechanical and cooling systems.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance in a clear and accurate manner.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in commercial HVAC, facilities maintenance, data centers, critical environments, or related mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of air conditioning systems and their operation in large, mission-critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of refrigeration cycles and the ability to apply this knowledge to troubleshooting and repairs.
• Experience working with chillers and chilled water systems, including operation, maintenance, and diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with pumps and pump operations, including performance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Proficiency with valves and valve controls, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement.
• Experience managing and completing work orders in a CMMS environment.
• Familiarity with heat exchangers, compressors, transformers, and power distribution units in a facility context.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC monitoring tools.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating work and reporting issues.
• Solid documentation skills for recording maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in critical facility or data center environments is highly beneficial.
• Ability to interpret equipment readings and trends to anticipate and prevent failures.
• Comfort working with integrated mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Detail-oriented approach to quality inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured work order and CMMS-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting mechanical and HVAC systems.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path for long-term growth in a highly specialized data center environment, with the potential to transition from contract to a permanent role. Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance. Health and wellness are supported through medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, and mental health resources through an Employee Assistance Program. Financial security is reinforced with a 401(k) plan featuring employer match, company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Work-life balance is enhanced by a generous Paid Time Off program, paid company holidays, and adoption assistance. Additional perks include employee discounts on shopping, travel, and technology, transit programs for pre-tax commuting expenses, and voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity theft protection, and hospital indemnity coverage. The culture emphasizes professional growth, stability, and access to advanced facility operations within a leading-edge data center environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large-scale data center and critical facility environment where reliability and uptime are essential. You will work closely with HVAC, mechanical, and power distribution infrastructure, including chillers, chilled water systems, pumps, valves, piping, heat exchangers, compressors, transformers, and power distribution units, as well as Building Management Systems and HVAC monitoring tools. The schedule follows a rotating pattern of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. shifts, typically structured as 4 days on and 4 days off, followed by 3 days on and 3 days off, providing extended periods of time off while supporting continuous facility coverage. The environment is structured, process-driven, and focused on safety, precision, and adherence to operational standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ridgeville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ridgeville,SC.

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

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.