Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of building, equipment, and grounds maintenance tasks, focusing on minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repair work to keep facilities in like-new condition. This role involves preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and hands-on troubleshooting across multiple trades in a commercial property environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor plumbing maintenance on existing systems, including unclogging toilets and drains, repairing leaks in drains and faucets, and replacing toilets and faucet fixtures as needed.
• Carry out routine painting tasks to maintain a uniform, like-new appearance, including repairing holes in drywall, prepping surfaces, and matching paint finishes.
• Perform basic carpentry work to maintain facility structures and finishes, ensuring repairs blend seamlessly with existing construction.
• Conduct minor electrical maintenance within state law requirements for unlicensed work, including repairing or replacing fixtures, wall switches, and outlets.
• Replace light bulbs, ballasts, and sockets as necessary to ensure proper lighting throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds to maintain safety, reliability, and appearance.
• Utilize multiple trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, and other related skills to diagnose and solve maintenance problems.
• Maintain commercial properties by self-performing general maintenance duties and responding to service requests in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily field inspections, including service inspections and asset inspections, and incorporate feedback on supplier effectiveness and client satisfaction.
• Complete assigned work orders according to schedule, ensuring all tasks are performed efficiently and documented accurately.
• Obtain and organize necessary materials, tools, and supplies to complete all tasks safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints to plan and execute maintenance and repair activities.
• Install and repair components related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems as allowed by applicable regulations.
• Use hand tools and appropriate equipment to perform maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Maintain a professional, face-to-face relationship with service suppliers in support of client requirements, representing the facilities team effectively.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for minor electrical maintenance, including fixtures, switches, outlets, and lighting components.
• Ability to perform minor plumbing maintenance, including unclogging drains, repairing leaks, and replacing fixtures.
• Competence in carpentry tasks such as drywall repair, surface preparation, and finish work to maintain a like-new facility appearance.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, equipment, and grounds.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial and electrical maintenance practices.
• Proficiency using hand tools and basic maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Capability to manage work orders and complete tasks according to schedule.
• Skill in conducting field inspections, including service and asset inspections, and providing clear feedback.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders in a face-to-face environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems and basic HVAC troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of roofing maintenance and repair practices.
• Experienced in industrial maintenance, including working with pneumatics and related systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance repair best practices in commercial properties.
• Ability to perform installation work related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC components within applicable regulations.
• Comfort working from schematics and blueprints to plan maintenance activities.
• Strong organizational skills for managing materials, supplies, and tools required for daily tasks.
• Attention to detail in painting, finishing, and general appearance of facilities.

Why Work Here?

Join a large, nationwide organization that offers substantial opportunities for internal growth and career development. You will be part of a professional facilities team that values hands-on expertise, continuous learning, and long-term advancement within a stable, well-structured company environment.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is based in a commercial property setting, where you will use hand tools, basic maintenance equipment, and reference schematics and blueprints to perform daily tasks. Work is primarily on-site, involving buildings, equipment, and grounds, with regular interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders in a professional facilities environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 New Haven,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.

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