Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Facilities Maintenance Technician plays a key role in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment and systems within assigned facilities in the Columbus, OH market. Working on-site during the day shift, this role supports the operations team, assists specialized technicians such as Mobile Engineers and HVAC/R and Control Systems Technicians, and independently completes defined maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-functioning environment.
Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment and systems within assigned facilities.
• Assist Mobile Engineers, HVAC/R technicians, and Control Systems Technicians with maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform general interior maintenance, including HVAC/R coil cleaning and evaporator coil cleaning.
• Maintain and service kitchen equipment such as meat grinders, cubers, meat saws, and slicers.
• Maintain lighting systems, including replacing bulbs and ballasts.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs as needed.
• Complete special tasks such as painting, locksmith work, tenant service requests, and general maintenance assignments.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies while participating in on-call rotation.
• Troubleshoot building systems and equipment and perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Carry out basic carpentry, drywall repair, and painting work as required to maintain facility standards.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with facilities maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform general building repair and maintenance, including basic plumbing and basic electrical work.
• Skill in troubleshooting building systems and equipment and performing preventive maintenance.
• Competence in drywall repair, painting, carpentry, and general interior maintenance tasks.
• Ability to maintain and service kitchen equipment such as meat grinders, cubers, meat saws, and slicers.
• Capability to maintain lighting systems, including bulbs and ballasts.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Physical ability to frequently climb, bend, kneel, lift, and drive as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license that is maintained in good standing.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an applicable technical training program in a relevant trade or discipline is desirable.
• A minimum of one (1) year of applicable working experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and basic electrical is preferred.
• Comfort working on-call and responding to after-hours emergencies.
• Ability to use and maintain provided tools to perform assigned work scope effectively.

Work Environment
This position is based on-site in retail facilities in the Columbus, OH market, working primarily within store environments that require frequent interaction with building systems and equipment. The role is day shift, with an on-call requirement for after-hours emergencies. The work involves regular climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and driving, and takes place in active commercial spaces where safety, cleanliness, and professionalism are essential. You will use a variety of tools and equipment related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, and kitchen equipment maintenance, which are provided to support the assigned work scope.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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):
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