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Maintenance Mechanic
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$45,359 / year median in Tennessee
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
- Job Description
- We are seeking experienced mechanics to support the repair, maintenance, and operation of industrial equipment. Candidates will work in a hands-on environment troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of machinery.
- Responsibilities
- + Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment.
+ Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues on motors, engines, and related systems.
+ Set up and repair large equipment.
+ Clean, pressure wash, and prepare equipment for service.
+ Perform routine oil changes and basic equipment maintenance.
+ Support equipment inventory and scheduling of deliveries and pickups.
+ Dismantle, rebuild, and assemble industrial equipment.
+ Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues.
+ Fabricate or modify parts and equipment as needed.
+ Manage and track rental equipment inventory.
+ Coordinate equipment deliveries, pickups, and service schedules.
+ Support shop operations and provide leadership as needed.
- Essential Skills
- + Experience with industrial equipment maintenance. + Mechanical troubleshooting skills. + Comfortable working with gas or electric equipment. + Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience. + Experience rebuilding or fabricating equipment. + Strong knowledge of industrial systems.
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- + Experience in forklift repair, small engines, or hydraulics preferred. + Previous Shop Foreman or leadership experience preferred. + 2-5+ years of shop or mechanic experience. + Technical Degree.
- Why Work Here?
- Enjoy comprehensive insurance benefits including vision, dental, health, and life coverage. Benefit from a 401K plan and profit sharing. Receive paid uniforms and a tool allowance of up to $300 per year. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement, 2 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and 8 holidays. We encourage veterans to apply.
- Work Environment
- Work in a clean shop environment, servicing equipment for flooring cleaning such as scrubbers and sweepers. Operate Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $24.
00 - $32.00/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 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 Nashville,TN.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.