Building Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Building Maintenance TechnicianJob Description

The Building Maintenance Technician serves as the primary maintenance professional for a 76,000 sq. ft. facility, including both office and manufacturing areas. This role ensures the facility remains safe, efficient, and fully operational by performing routine and preventive maintenance on building systems and manufacturing support equipment. The technician supports production operations through timely equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, coordinates specialized repairs with external contractors, and helps maintain a clean, compliant, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary maintenance technician for a 76,000 sq. ft. facility, including approximately 16,000 sq. ft. of office space and 60,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space.
• Perform routine maintenance on building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical components.
• Carry out repairs on doors, walls, flooring, lighting, roofs, and ceilings to maintain the facility in good condition.
• Maintain office, restroom, breakroom, and common areas to ensure they remain clean, functional, and safe.
• Conduct regular facility safety and maintenance inspections to identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
• Perform basic maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including lubrication, belt changes, cleaning, and minor equipment adjustments.
• Support preventive maintenance (PM) programs for building and manufacturing systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and facility-related issues to support continuous production and facility operations.
• Maintain shop utilities such as compressed air, ventilation, and dust collection systems to support manufacturing processes.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain a strong focus on workplace safety in all maintenance activities.
• Maintain exterior grounds, including loading docks, sidewalks, parking areas, and seasonal outdoor areas.
• Perform snow removal and grounds maintenance during seasonal weather conditions.
• Coordinate specialized repairs and maintenance activities with external contractors and vendors as needed.
• Respond to facility maintenance emergencies and participate in emergency response efforts.
• Provide after-hours maintenance support with fewer than five on-call occurrences per year.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas to support efficient operations.
• Lift, move, and position materials and equipment weighing over 50 lbs. safely and effectively.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing and prioritizing workload.
• Support waste management, cleaning, and painting tasks as part of overall facility upkeep.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of experience in building maintenance, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing support.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and facility-related issues.
• Strong attention to detail in performing maintenance, inspections, and documentation.
• Strong safety mindset with a focus on OSHA compliance and safe work practices.
• Ability to prioritize workload independently and work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials and equipment over 50 lbs.
• Experience performing repairs on building structures such as doors, walls, flooring, lighting, roofs, and ceilings.
• Experience maintaining utilities such as compressed air, ventilation, and dust collection systems.
• Ability to support preventive maintenance programs and perform routine equipment servicing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Forklift experience, including safe operation in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Electrical or mechanical certifications (preferred).
• Experience working with or around CNC mills, lathes, manual machines, welders, grinders, sanders, and other shop equipment.
• Experience with painting, cleaning, and waste management tasks in an industrial or commercial setting.
• Comfort working in environments with moving mechanical equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels.
• Ability to perform occasional rooftop work and seasonal outdoor tasks such as snow removal and grounds maintenance.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with external contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and cross-functional team.

Why Work Here?

You join a purpose-driven organization where your work directly supports helping people build families and live better lives. The culture emphasizes that people come first, offering an inclusive, flexible, and family-friendly environment. You are encouraged to innovate, take ownership, and advance new ideas, with clear pathways for career growth and professional development. The workforce is diverse and collaborative, and there is a strong focus on employee well-being and work-life balance. You will be part of a supportive culture that empowers you to take on challenging work, expand your skills, and grow your career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that includes both office and production areas. You will work around moving mechanical equipment and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels above 85 dB, with appropriate protective measures in place. The position involves occasional rooftop work and seasonal outdoor tasks, including snow removal and grounds maintenance. You will regularly use a variety of equipment and tools, such as CNC mills, lathes, manual machines, MIG and stick welders, grinders, sanders, acetylene torches, riveters, pipe threaders, pneumatic presses, forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and a wide range of hand and power tools. The environment values safety, organization, and adherence to OSHA standards while supporting efficient production and facility operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marlboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Marlboro,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

Company 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.