Facility Maintenance Technician

• Job Title:

  Facility Maintenance Technician
• Pay 22 - 28 per hour
• Job Description
• We are seeking a skilled Facility Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical and mechanical systems, and plumbing. This role involves working with a variety of tools and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance, and addressing any mechanical problems that may arise.
• Responsibilities
• + Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment and fixtures run smoothly and building systems operate efficiently.

+ Inspect and test equipment to diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. + Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment. + Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions following checklists. + Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery. + Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. + Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. + Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. + Maintain the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical and mechanical systems, and plumbing. + Operate and maintain specific equipment, conduct surveys and inventories, and respond to customer complaints. + Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and written technical machinery documents to troubleshoot areas and make repairs accurately. + Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. + Install wall-hung furnishings and equipment. + Maintain related computer databases.

• Essential Skills
• + Minimum of 2 years of experience in HVAC equipment and systems, with commercial equipment preferred. + Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical work including lighting, outlets, alarms, and understanding electrical safety for 120, 220, and 277 voltage. + Minimum of 2 years of plumbing experience, with commercial systems preferred.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Experience with air compressors, blueprints, HVAC systems, split systems, rooftop units, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation. + For Mechanic 3: Minimum of 3 years of experience on commercial HVAC equipment, commercial lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Why Work Here?
• Join one of the leading employers in Atlanta, GA, known for its strong community presence and excellent work environment. Enjoy holiday and vacation pay while on contract, with the opportunity for permanent placement.
• Work Environment
• Work in a dynamic college university setting, both indoors and outdoors, across nearly 200 buildings divided into 7 zones. Each zone has a dedicated supervisor to manage work orders. The role includes working around public buildings and research animals, with shifts from 8 AM to 4:30 PM or 7 AM to 3:30 PM depending on the department.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Decatur, GA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Decatur,GA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.