Job Description
Job Description
Facilities Maintenance Technician - Medical Device Manufacturing - $22.50/hr
Job Description
The Facilities Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs the facility’s structures, equipment, and grounds, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, and office furniture. This role performs light carpentry and painting, completes small repairs on walls, roofs, and fixtures, and conducts minor inspections to identify necessary maintenance. The technician supports planned maintenance on all equipment, stays current on tools and processes, and provides regular project updates and progress reports to other departments to support effective planning.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair the facility’s structure, including walls, roofs, and office fixtures.
- Perform light carpentry, spot painting, cleaning, light construction, and exterior cleanup as needed.
- Support and perform maintenance and basic troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Assist with planned maintenance activities on all facility equipment.
- Conduct minor inspections of the premises to determine necessary repair work and follow up on identified issues.
- Maintain and service appliances such as dishwashers, microwaves, coffee machines, freezers, and refrigerators.
- Adjust temperature thermostats as needed to ensure a comfortable environment.
- Install ergonomic equipment for employees upon request, ensuring proper setup and safety.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and repair, including basic troubleshooting and coordination with vendors when necessary.
- Assist with managing equipment documentation and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and standards.
- Assist with sourcing and ordering equipment, parts, and supplies required for maintenance and repairs.
- Support and escort vendors while on company property and maintain positive working relationships.
- Participate in the 24-hour security call rotation as part of the facilities support team.
- Assist with facility modification projects, including layout changes, minor construction, and improvements.
- Handle recycling of company recyclables, including paper, toner, and batteries, in accordance with internal procedures.
- Maintain regular communication through phone, email, text, and ticketing systems to ensure daily requests are addressed promptly.
- Provide updates and progress reports to various departments on ongoing projects so they can plan accordingly.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of existing equipment, tools, and processes relevant to facility maintenance.
Essential Skills
- At least 6 months of experience performing maintenance and basic troubleshooting of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Hands-on experience with facilities maintenance tasks such as light carpentry, painting, minor repairs, and basic construction.
- Proficiency using a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
- Competence working with computers and using an app-based Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Strong troubleshooting skills for facility equipment and building systems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally via phone, email, text, and ticketing systems.
- Capability to participate in a 24-hour security call rotation when required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Preferred experience working in biotech or life sciences facilities.
- Familiarity with planned maintenance protocols and documentation practices.
- Experience working with ergonomic equipment and workstation setups.
- Comfort collaborating with external vendors and service providers.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple maintenance requests and projects.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe facility.
Why Work Here?
Join a well-established organization that genuinely cares about its people and places a strong emphasis on creating a supportive, collaborative work environment. You will work in very clean, orderly facilities and be part of a large organization where the immediate team operates like a close-knit family. Team members support one another, foster a positive culture, and create opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
Work Environment
This role is based in a clean, orderly facility environment with multiple buildings in a life sciences setting. The standard schedule is currently 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime shift. You will work with building systems such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, as well as a variety of appliances and ergonomic equipment. The position involves regular use of hand and power tools, as well as a computer and app-based CMMS for managing preventive maintenance and service tickets. The work includes both indoor facility tasks and occasional exterior cleanup, with a focus on maintaining a safe, organized, and professional environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.
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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.