Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Aerotek

Cambridge, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs preventive and corrective maintenance on critical life sciences facility systems. This role ensures optimal operational performance, regulatory compliance, and safety standards while supporting mission-critical research operations in a highly regulated environment. The position requires strong technical knowledge of electrical, HVAC, piping and plumbing, and related disciplines to maintain facility infrastructure with minimal disruption to ongoing activities.

Responsibilities

Execute planned and reactive maintenance activities on facility systems to ensure reliable operation.
Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment, including HVAC systems, laboratory equipment, and clean utilities such as purified water and compressed air.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, and control systems to maintain applicable standards.
Conduct corrective maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime while ensuring work is completed with minimal disruption to operations and followed by thorough clean-up.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on systems including pH neutralization, RODI, compressed air, vacuum systems, lighting, electrical generators, and security card readers.
Monitor and maintain environmental control systems, including temperature, humidity, air pressure differentials, and air quality parameters essential for life sciences operations.
Prioritize maintenance activities, planned shutdowns, and restarts to support uninterrupted research operations.
Participate in incident response for facility issues that impact laboratory operations.
Maintain building systems such as the Building Automation System, Lighting Control System, and Access Control systems.
Perform daily systems rounds using both digital tools and visual inspections to evaluate critical systems for alarms and out-of-tolerance conditions.
Support backup power systems, including emergency generators and uninterruptible power supplies, and respond to system alarms following established protocols.
Conduct regular building rounds to inspect for leaks, damage, non-functioning fixtures, and other deficiencies.
Perform general carpentry tasks, including wall repair, painting, hanging writing boards and shelving, and repairing window and door hardware.
Provide basic locksmithing services, including the repair or replacement of door hardware, closers, and locks.
Review monthly service request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems.

Essential Skills

Demonstrated experience in facility maintenance within a complex, highly regulated environment.
Hands-on expertise in mechanical systems, including HVAC maintenance and repair.
Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills for facility infrastructure and equipment.
Experience with piping and plumbing systems, including clean utilities such as purified water and compressed air.
Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fire, life safety, and control systems.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining environmental control systems, including temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality controls.
Experience working with building systems such as Building Automation Systems, Lighting Control Systems, and Access Control systems.
Capability to support and maintain backup power systems, including emergency generators and uninterruptible power supplies.
Skill in performing general carpentry tasks, including wall repair, painting, and fixture installation.
Ability to provide basic locksmithing services, including repair and replacement of door hardware and locks.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a maintenance operations environment.
Current driver's license.
Ability to pass checks and drug screenings required for access to life sciences facilities.
Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of safety protocols for working in controlled environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience supporting laboratory environments and research operations.
Familiarity with pH neutralization systems, RODI systems, compressed air, vacuum systems, and security card readers.
Experience conducting building rounds and documenting deficiencies for timely resolution.
Ability to interpret maintenance trends from service request summaries and implement corrective actions.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to regulatory and safety standards.
Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities with facility users and stakeholders.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a mission-driven environment that directly supports cutting-edge life sciences research. The organization emphasizes safety, reliability, and operational excellence, giving you the opportunity to apply and expand your technical skills across a wide range of critical systems. You will be part of a team that values continuous learning, adherence to best practices, and proactive problem-solving, with the chance to make a visible impact on the performance and resilience of a highly specialized facility.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in Cambridge, MA within a controlled life sciences facility. You will work around advanced mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems, as well as laboratory and clean utility equipment such as purified water, compressed air, vacuum, and pH neutralization systems. The environment is highly regulated and safety-focused, requiring strict adherence to established protocols and procedures. You will perform regular building and system rounds, respond to alarms, and support planned shutdowns and restarts to maintain uninterrupted research operations. The position requires maintaining a current driver's license and successfully completing checks and drug screenings to access restricted areas. You are expected to stay current with safety practices for controlled environments and to operate tools, equipment, and systems in a professional, compliant manne

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/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 Cambridge,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

\nCompany Description

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.