Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: HVAC Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The HVAC Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on plant and building systems, with a strong focus on industrial HVAC, plumbing, boiler, and utility systems. This role includes troubleshooting equipment issues, completing repairs, monitoring facility utilities, supporting fire protection systems, and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all mechanical and electrical systems throughout the facility. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, adherence to safety procedures, and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including inspections, lubrication, belt replacements, and filter changes to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and boiler system issues in an industrial or facilities environment.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations while strictly following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Monitor and record readings on boilers, chillers, refrigeration equipment, cogeneration systems, compressed air systems, and other facility utilities to ensure proper operation.

• Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire protection systems, including fire pumps and sprinkler systems, to maintain compliance and safety.

• Maintain HVAC equipment, including performing filter changes, verifying proper system operation, and addressing performance issues.

• Support building and grounds maintenance by completing repairs and assisting outside contractors as needed.

• Use electrical troubleshooting techniques to diagnose issues with motors, 3-phase power, servo motors, rotating equipment, and packaging equipment.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation to perform maintenance and repairs.

• Assist with maintenance and repair involving hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, and production equipment as required.

• Operate and maintain water systems, PVC piping, and other facility plumbing systems.

• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs performed, parts usage, and work order completion in the designated maintenance system.

• Identify safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and operational issues, and report or escalate them promptly to ensure a safe work environment.

• Collaborate with team members and other departments to schedule maintenance, minimize disruption to operations, and support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

Essential Skills

• 25 years of maintenance experience repairing industrial HVAC, plumbing, and boiler systems.

• Heavy troubleshooting experience in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or facilities environment preferred.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and utility systems.

• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices, including inspections, lubrication, belt replacements, and filter changes.

• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting, including work with 3-phase systems, motors, and equipment controls.

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication in a maintenance setting.

• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and equipment documentation.

• Experience with servo motors, rotating equipment, packaging equipment, encoders, and HMI-related troubleshooting.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with equipment maintenance and repair.

• Ability to safely work in an industrial environment and consistently follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

• Experience with plumbing systems, PVC piping, and water systems in an industrial or facilities context.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial facilities environment with exposure to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems. The position follows a rotating shift schedule that includes 2nd and 3rd shifts and a sliding 8s arrangement with approximately 50% weekend coverage under an AWS-style schedule. Typical 2nd shift hours are approximately 2:50 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 3rd shift hours are approximately 10:50 p.m. to 7:50 a.m. The schedule rotates in four-week blocks, including MondayFriday, WednesdaySunday, and SundayThursday patterns, with changeover weeks that provide three consecutive days off. Work is performed in and around production and facility equipment such as boilers, chillers, refrigeration units, cogeneration systems, compressed air systems, and rotating machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Loves Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66500.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

medical, dental, vision 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Loves Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.