Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Technician

$28/hr

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job Description

The Facilities Technician serves as a versatile, hands-on maintenance professional responsible for keeping an aging facility safe, functional, and up to current standards. This role focuses exclusively on building and facility maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general handyman tasks, in a 58-year-old facility. The technician works independently as a self-starter, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and delivering responsive customer service to building occupants.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by consistently following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Complete preventative maintenance routines on building systems and equipment, ensuring all work is properly documented.
• Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to maintain proper operation of systems.
• Use appropriate tools to troubleshoot simple AC and DC electrical circuits and perform basic electrical repairs.
• Apply basic knowledge of HVAC systems to troubleshoot issues and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair miscellaneous operational equipment as needed to support facility operations.
• Perform repair, maintenance, restoration, and replacement of various components of the building’s physical structure, including walls, floors, and fixtures.
• Maintain and repair locks, locking mechanisms, door closers, doors, furniture, and related controllers.
• Maintain and complete documentation for fire extinguishers, other fire life safety systems, and related building systems.
• Maintain and repair plumbing components, including toilets, urinals, lavatories, flush valves, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, and sump pumps.
• Prepare, prime, and paint interior and exterior building surfaces to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Perform general handyman tasks such as filter changes, leak repairs, changing light bulbs, and fixing floors.
• Handle general interior maintenance tasks, including hanging pictures, installing keyboard trays, and repairing office furniture systems.
• Complete special tasks as assigned, including painting, locksmith work, tenant service requests, and other general maintenance activities.
• Move office furniture, machinery, equipment, and other materials as requested to support facility and occupant needs.
• Work directly with building occupants and internal stakeholders to provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintain positive working relationships across all operations and facilities teams.
• Ensure all work contributes to bringing the 58-year-old facility up to current standards and maintaining its long-term functionality.
• Perform any and all other duties assigned by leadership related to facility maintenance and operations.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or a closely related handyman role.
• 5 years of construction experience with strong hands-on capabilities.
• Practical HVAC skills, including the ability to operate HVAC controls and perform basic HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Basic electrical skills, including troubleshooting simple AC/DC circuits and performing light electrical work.
• Experience with general plumbing, including light plumbing repairs and maintenance of toilets, urinals, sinks, drains, and related components.
• General carpentry skills, including drywall repair, flooring repairs, and minor structural maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform building engineering tasks with a strong experience in technical aspects of packaged HVAC, plumbing, electrical equipment repair, and general maintenance.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and basic power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform painting, including surface preparation, priming, and finishing for interior and exterior areas.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills for a variety of building systems and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and handling tools and materials.
• Basic understanding of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or willingness to learn and use such systems.
• Ability to learn and operate basic computer programs and systems related to maintenance documentation and communication.
• Strong work ethic, high dependability, and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Friendly, professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of the principles, techniques, equipment, and supplies commonly used in the handyman and facilities maintenance industry.
• Experience with facility maintenance tasks such as lighting repair, filter changes, leak repairs, and general building upkeep.
• Experience in boiler or mechanical systems is beneficial.
• Experience with drywall repairs and general interior finishing work.
• Comfort working on a variety of tasks in an older building environment, including restoration and upgrades.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple maintenance requests and special tasks.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with occupants, operations staff, and leadership.
• Reliability and willingness to support the team with a broad range of facility-related duties.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle both routine and unexpected maintenance issues.
• Willingness to eventually participate in on-call responsibilities after conversion to full-time employment, if required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hands-on, collaborative facilities team where your technical skills and initiative have a visible impact on improving and modernizing an established building. The role offers variety in day-to-day work, exposure to multiple trades, and the opportunity to grow your expertise across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance. You will work in an environment that values safety, reliability, and strong customer service, with on-site parking for added convenience and a clear path to long-term stability and growth once converted to full-time.

Work Environment

This role is based fully on-site in a 58-year-old facility, focused exclusively on facility and building maintenance rather than production work. You will work with a wide range of building systems, including HVAC controls, electrical circuits, plumbing components, lighting, boilers, and general mechanical equipment, using standard hand tools and maintenance equipment. The position involves regular physical activity such as lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, carrying tools, moving furniture and equipment, and performing repairs in various parts of the building. The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor tasks, and you may be exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, daylight, and nighttime conditions. On-site parking is available for convenience. On-call duties are not expected until after potential conversion to full-time employment, providing a more predictable schedule during the initial period.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oxford, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 Oxford,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.

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.