Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Shift: 1st shift; 7am-3:30pm Monday - Friday (Currently working overtime 6:00am-4:30pm and some Saturdays)

Pay: $20+ based on skills & experience

Location : Ocala, FL (34475)

Job Description

This role focuses on repairing and maintaining a wide range of plant, office, yard, and building equipment, as well as facility structures such as roofs, floors, doors, and partitions. You will support production operations by performing industrial and facilities maintenance on production machinery and building systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production machinery, industrial equipment, and facility systems to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation.

• Perform facilities maintenance on plant, office, yard, and building structures, including roofs, floors, doors, partitions, and related components.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on equipment and systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.

• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on machinery, HVAC systems, plumbing, and facility infrastructure according to established schedules.

• Inspect equipment and building systems regularly to identify wear, potential failures, and safety concerns, and take corrective action promptly.

• Perform maintenance and repair work on HVAC systems to support a comfortable and climate-controlled facility environment.

• Handle plumbing maintenance and repairs within the facility, ensuring proper operation of water, drainage, and related systems.

• Use basic carpentry skills to repair or modify facility structures, such as doors, partitions, and other building components.

• Work with PLC-controlled equipment to support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated systems as needed.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used to maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with production and facility teams to prioritize work orders and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.

• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while performing maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe work environment for yourself and others.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, including repair and upkeep of building structures and systems.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on industrial equipment.

• Experience with industrial maintenance and repair of production machinery and related equipment.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on machinery, HVAC systems, plumbing, and facility infrastructure.

• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and their maintenance and repair requirements.

• Practical plumbing maintenance skills for facility systems.

• Ability to perform maintenance repair tasks across multiple trades, including mechanical and basic electrical work.

• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial environment.

• Troubleshooting ability for complex equipment issues, including identifying root causes and implementing solutions.

• Capability to work with PLC-controlled systems for basic troubleshooting and support.

• Carpentry skills sufficient to maintain and repair doors, partitions, and other structural elements.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety while performing maintenance tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing or industrial facility.

• Familiarity with maintenance recordkeeping and documentation practices.

• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks and respond quickly to urgent issues.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills when working with production and facility staff.

• Comfort working across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute to meaningful products that support first responders and firefighters, helping to protect communities and save lives. The facility offers a clean, climate-controlled environment that supports comfort and productivity throughout the year. You will join a team that values quality, reliability, and the importance of the work being done, providing a sense of purpose and pride in your daily contributions.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled facility focused on manufacturing equipment used by fire and emergency services. You will work around production machinery and building systems, using a variety of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry tools and equipment. The standard schedule is a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with additional hours currently available on some Fridays and Saturdays. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and reliable operation of all equipment and facility systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Ocala,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.