Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Job Description

The Facilities Technician performs a wide range of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building systems and grounds. This role focuses on maintaining high standards of facility appearance and functionality while delivering professional, customer-focused service in a hospitality-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and infrastructure in assigned areas, including routine inspections and scheduled service tasks.
• Assist with the repair of building systems, equipment, and grounds, ensuring issues are resolved safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Support general facility upkeep, including minor mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and lighting repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing problems and escalate complex issues to technicians or specialists when appropriate.
• Inspect and maintain rooftop HVAC units and related components, as applicable to skill level and experience.
• Monitor and support the operation of HVAC systems, including familiarity with VAV (Variable Air Volume) boxes, to help maintain comfortable and consistent building conditions.
• Perform facilities maintenance tasks in common areas and back-of-house spaces, ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a professional and customer-focused manner, keeping stakeholders informed of status and completion.
• Document maintenance activities accurately, including work performed, parts used, and any follow-up actions required.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in written, verbal, and email formats with colleagues, building occupants, and other stakeholders.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines at all times, including proper lifting techniques and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with other facilities team members to prioritize tasks and ensure coverage across multiple nearby locations as needed.
• Provide support for facility-related needs during different shifts, including evenings and weekends, based on operational requirements.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of building maintenance experience within apartment complexes or hotels.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a daily basis as part of routine maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including clear written, verbal, and email communication.
• Customer service experience in previous customer-facing roles.
• Hands-on experience with general building maintenance and repair.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with maintenance repair activities.
• Experience performing facility maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting for building systems and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work a 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work weekends and 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) as needed.
• Reliable work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a facilities team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a hotel or apartment complex environment.
• Experience working in customer-focused environments such as apartments, hotels, or corporate facilities.
• Experience working on rooftop HVAC units.
• Familiarity with VAV (Variable Air Volume) boxes and related HVAC components.
• Experience with building preventive maintenance programs.
• Comfort working with general maintenance tasks, including painting, lighting, and minor plumbing and electrical work.
• Strong customer-focused mindset and ability to interact professionally with building occupants and guests.

Why Work Here?

You join a facilities team that values professionalism, reliability, and strong customer service in a modern hospitality environment. You receive a competitive time-off package that includes 80 hours of paid time off per year and 10 paid holidays, supporting your work-life balance. You gain exposure to a variety of building systems and maintenance tasks across multiple locations, offering opportunities to broaden your skills and experience. You work in a setting that emphasizes safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the care of its facilities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hospitality-focused building environment with two primary locations approximately two miles apart in the South Lake Union and Pioneer Square areas. The standard schedule is 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the requirement to remain open to working weekends and to have flexibility to work a 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM based on operational needs. Work involves frequent movement throughout the property, including mechanical spaces, rooftops for HVAC access, and common areas, but does not require entering occupied hotel rooms. The position requires regular lifting of 50+ pounds, use of hand and power tools, and exposure to typical building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and general building finishes. The environment is professional and customer-oriented, with an expectation of neat, presentable attire suitable for a hospitality and corporate setting, and adherence to all safety and facility standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.