Building Engineer Keep a Cutting-Edge Biopharma Facility Running at Its Best We're looking for an experienced Building Engineer to serve as the primary facilities expert for our growing biopharma site. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining critical building systems, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment, and partnering with vendors and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly. If you have a strong background in HVAC, facilities maintenance, electrical systems, and vendor management , and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Facility & Systems Maintenance Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems Conduct routine facility checks to ensure safe and reliable operation Address building, safety, and security concerns as they arise Perform light repairs including drywall, flooring, painting, and minor plumbing work Vendor & Project Coordination Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors and contractors Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards Evaluate new products, tools, and maintenance solutions that improve facility performance Operations Support Respond to maintenance requests from facility staff and prioritize work orders Maintain organized records of inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance activities Manage inventory levels for maintenance and cleaning supplies Support day-to-day facility operations with a proactive, customer-service mindset What We're Looking For Required Qualifications ✅ 10+ years of hands-on HVAC and facilities maintenance experience ✅ Strong knowledge of: HVAC systems Plumbing Electrical systems General building maintenance ✅ Experience managing and coordinating external vendors and contractors ✅ Ability to troubleshoot building-related issues independently and efficiently ✅ Comfortable using computers, spreadsheets, and inventory or maintenance tracking systems ✅ Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills Nice to Have Experience supporting laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, or technical environments Experience serving as the primary facilities contact for a site or building Construction, carpentry, painting, or general maintenance repair experience A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact operations Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a direct impact within an innovative biopharma startup . You'll play a critical role in supporting scientists and research teams while helping build and improve facility processes from the ground up. In this position, you'll enjoy: High visibility and ownership over facility operations A collaborative, mission-driven culture The opportunity to influence processes and improvements Working alongside talented scientific and operations professionals Work Environment On-site position in a biopharma laboratory and office setting Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Occasional on-call support for urgent facility matters Active role requiring regular walking, standing, lifting, and use of tools and equipment Fast-paced environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence Ideal Candidate Profile You're a hands-on facilities professional who thrives on solving problems, takes pride in maintaining critical building systems, and can confidently manage both vendors and day-to-day maintenance needs while serving as the go-to facilities expert for the site. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redwood City, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Redwood City,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.