Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the upkeep and reliability of a large commercial and laboratory campus by performing a wide range of maintenance tasks, with a strong focus on HVAC systems, basic electrical work, plumbing, lighting, and general building maintenance. This role is ideal for an entry-level technician or individuals who wants hands-on experience in an industrial or building maintenance environment and is open to learning from experienced senior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC-related maintenance and repairs, including filter changes, parts replacement, and basic troubleshooting of HVAC equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues within the facility, including work on 480V systems when appropriate safety protocols are followed, such as fuse replacements.
• Complete plumbing work orders, including basic repairs, maintenance, and inspection of plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Maintain and repair facility lighting systems, including bulb and fixture replacement and basic troubleshooting of lighting controls.
• Carry out general building maintenance tasks across commercial and laboratory spaces, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and in good working order.
• Use the facility’s automation system for HVAC and lighting as needed; while the system is less sophisticated than typical PLC platforms, basic understanding of automation is beneficial.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment downtime and extend the life of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Respond to work orders assigned by the maintenance team, focusing on tasks that align with current skill level while actively learning new skills under guidance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation every three weeks, remaining available for off-shift calls during the assigned on-call week and responding to after-hours issues when required.
• Collaborate closely with senior technicians and other maintenance staff, receiving coaching and training to build technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Work safely in commercial and laboratory environments, adhering to safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment and lab-specific attire when necessary.
• Travel between buildings on campus by walking or driving, ensuring timely response to maintenance needs across the entire site.

Essential Skills

• Foundational knowledge of HVAC systems, including the ability to perform filter changes, basic troubleshooting, and component replacement.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including familiarity with 480V systems and safe work practices, particularly for tasks such as fuse replacements.
• Ability to perform entry-level plumbing maintenance and repairs in a commercial or laboratory facility.
• Capability to maintain and repair lighting systems, including troubleshooting and replacing bulbs and fixtures.
• Understanding of general facilities and building maintenance practices in environments such as universities, hospitals, or laboratories.
• Ability to safely swap out motors or controllers, demonstrating comfort with mechanical and electrical components.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to off-shift maintenance calls as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to learn new systems and processes under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Ability to work indoors across multiple buildings and adapt to different commercial and laboratory settings.
• Comfort with following safety protocols and using appropriate personal protective equipment in lab environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical, HVAC, or Automation-related fields is strongly preferred and considered ideal for training.
• Open to recent graduates with an electrical or HVAC associate degree; automation degrees are also acceptable.
• Experience in university, hospital, or laboratory facilities maintenance is beneficial but not required.
• Exposure to automation systems, particularly those used for HVAC and lighting control, is a plus but not mandatory.
• Interest in building a career in industrial or building maintenance and willingness to learn from senior technicians.
• Ability to work a regular Monday–Friday shift with some flexibility on start and end times.
• Comfort working in a temporary role with the potential to transition to a permanent position based on performance and team needs.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a strong foundation for a long-term career in industrial or building maintenance, providing hands-on experience in a large, complex campus environment. You will work closely with experienced technicians who actively coach and share knowledge, accelerating your technical development. The role serves as an excellent resume builder for recent graduates and entry-level technicians, with exposure to commercial and laboratory facilities as well as established external contractors. While the position is a temporary 3 month (12 week) opportunity, there is potential to convert to a permanent role based on performance and team needs, giving you both immediate experience and future growth opportunities.

Work Environment

The role is based in approximately 275,000 square feet of commercial and laboratory space spread across three buildings on a 178-acre campus. You will join a small maintenance team of three technicians, including two high experienced technicians who provide extensive training and coaching. All work is performed indoors, and travel between buildings is done by walking or driving within the campus. Some tasks take place in laboratory areas, where you may occasionally wear a lab coat, shoe booties, and a hair net to meet lab safety and cleanliness standards. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with flexibility on start and end times for the right candidate, and participation in an on-call rotation every three weeks for off-shift coverage.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazelwood, MO.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Hazelwood,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.