Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports a hospital campus by operating, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of building systems and utilities. This role ensures that heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and general building hardware function safely, efficiently, and reliably across hospital and clinic facilities. Technicians work on assigned shifts to monitor equipment, respond to maintenance requests, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment including HVAC systems, hot water heaters, pumps, chilled water systems, steam systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, and other building utilities.
• Use power tools and hand tools to perform adjustments, repairs, and replacements on mechanical, electrical, and building systems as needed.
• Read meters, gauges, printouts, and other recording devices and accurately record daily utility logs.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of mechanical rooms and building areas to check overall building conditions and identify issues proactively.
• Operate the building automation control system to view and edit setpoints for building, lighting, fire, and security control systems.
• Provide electrical maintenance throughout the hospital and associated clinics, including repairs to wiring, electrical fixtures, motors, controls, appliances, and other electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain all plumbing systems, including cleaning and repairing line plugs, addressing breaks, and performing replacements using appropriate tools and methods.
• Monitor and maintain building and equipment hardware such as doors, window latches, locks, hinges, and related components, ensuring proper operation and security.
• Perform repairs on cabinets, countertops, tables, and other general carpentry items within the facility.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical systems, HVAC systems, pumps, plumbing, general carpentry, and electrical systems in hospital and clinic buildings.
• Carry out a preventive maintenance program on all assigned systems and equipment, following established schedules and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance activities and associated documentation.
• Document completed work and time required in the work order system to meet time recording and reporting requirements.
• Initiate requests for purchasing materials and supplies necessary to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Coordinate with other facilities staff and hospital departments to minimize disruption to patient care while completing maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as pumps, chilled water systems, and steam systems.
• Experience performing electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing wiring, fixtures, motors, controls, appliances, and other electrical components.
• Proficiency in plumbing maintenance and repair, including clearing line plugs, fixing breaks, and replacing components using appropriate tools.
• Basic general carpentry skills for repairing cabinets, countertops, tables, doors, and related building hardware.
• Ability to read and interpret meters, gauges, and equipment printouts and accurately record utility data.
• Experience using power tools and hand tools safely and effectively for maintenance and repair work.
• Capability to operate building automation control systems, including viewing and adjusting setpoints for building, lighting, fire, and security systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues with mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Ability to follow and maintain a preventive maintenance program and keep detailed maintenance records.
• Competence in documenting work and time in a work order system or similar maintenance management system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a hospital or healthcare facility environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with clinic or multi-building campus facilities is an advantage.
• Experience in environments with structured compliance or safety requirements, such as healthcare or military settings, is helpful.
• Comfort working with building automation systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire, and security controls.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing multiple maintenance tasks and documentation.
• Ability to work independently during assigned shifts and respond promptly to maintenance needs.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with hospital staff and other facilities personnel.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers the opportunity to support a mission-driven healthcare environment where your work directly contributes to a safe and comfortable setting for patients, families, and staff. You join a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and a proactive approach to facility care. The role provides stable shift-based work, exposure to a wide range of building systems, and the chance to develop and expand your technical skills in a complex hospital setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a hospital environment, specifically within a large medical campus that includes hospital and clinic buildings. Facilities Maintenance Technicians work on-site and rotate across mechanical rooms, patient care areas, and support spaces to monitor and maintain building systems. Available schedules include an 11:00 PM–7:00 AM shift for a Mechanic I position and 3:00 PM–11:00 PM and 11:00 PM–7:00 AM shifts for Mechanic II positions, providing consistent, structured hours. The work involves frequent use of power tools, hand tools, and building automation control systems to operate and adjust HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building utilities. Technicians regularly read and record data from meters, gauges, and other monitoring devices, and they move throughout the facility to inspect equipment and building conditions. The environment requires adherence to hospital safety, cleanliness, and infection control standards, with appropriate attire and personal protective equipment as needed for mechanical rooms and maintenance tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boys Town, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boys Town,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.