Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Technician Job Description

The Facilities Technician supports the overall cleanliness, safety, and functionality of a manufacturing facility by performing custodial tasks, assisting with general facility maintenance, and completing daily safety checks on equipment. This role helps maintain an exceptionally clean, organized, and efficient environment that enables smooth production operations.

• Assist with custodial duties throughout the facility, ensuring all areas remain clean, orderly, and presentable.
• Support the facilities team in maintaining building facilities, including production areas, common spaces, and support areas.
• Perform routine custodial tasks such as emptying trash receptacles, sweeping floors, polishing floors, and completing other cleaning functions as needed.
• Remove dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines and surrounding work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Monitor and empty machine chip bins regularly to prevent buildup and maintain a clean production environment.
• Complete daily safety checklists on equipment and report any issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all safety procedures and facility guidelines while performing cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization in the facility.

• Previous cleaning or custodial experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing general facility and custodial duties, including sweeping, trash removal, and floor care.
• Ability to perform janitorial tasks safely around machinery and production equipment.
• Capability to follow daily safety checklists and adhere to established safety procedures.
• Attention to detail in maintaining cleanliness of machines, floors, and work areas.
• Reliability and consistency in completing routine tasks and supporting facility upkeep.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with cleaning around manufacturing equipment and machine shops.
• Comfort working in a production environment that involves power manifolds and related components.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative on facility and custodial tasks.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with the facilities team and production staff.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

The company offers a highly stable and secure work environment with a long history of consistent operations, even during challenging economic periods. The facility is extremely clean, well organized, and supported by a friendly, motivated team that values teamwork and mutual improvement. Employees benefit from a culture that invests in their development, encourages collaboration, and focuses on maintaining a positive and supportive workplace.

The role is based in a very clean and organized machine shop that produces power manifolds for the hydropower and dam power industry. The facility features new and well-organized tooling, and you will work alongside a motivated crew that believes in teamwork and helping each other improve. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, with a strong focus on maintaining orderly work areas and equipment. The company has a track record of stability and has continued operations without layoffs during past economic downturns.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

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.

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 Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.