Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Birmingham, AL, United States
$55,000 to $75,000 USD / year
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- $55,000 to $75,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on providing comprehensive commercial facilities maintenance, including general building, equipment, and property upkeep. The Facilities Maintenance Technician ensures that all systems and structures operate safely, efficiently, and reliably by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs across multiple trades.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and complete minor electrical repairs to maintain safe and reliable building systems.
- Conduct HVAC maintenance and repairs to ensure proper heating, cooling, and ventilation throughout the facility.
- Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance, including diagnosing issues and restoring proper function to fixtures and piping.
- Perform carpentry work and general building repairs to maintain the integrity and appearance of interior and exterior structures.
- Handle landscaping, groundskeeping, and exterior property maintenance to keep the property clean, safe, and presentable.
- Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and facilities to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Respond promptly to facility issues and service requests, diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions.
- Use hand tools and mechanical skills to complete a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks.
- Communicate with tenants to understand maintenance needs, provide updates, and ensure a positive service experience.
- Coordinate and interact with external companies performing labor-related work on the property, supporting safe and efficient completion of tasks.
- Use a smartphone to read and respond to emails and text messages, take pictures, manage a calendar, and access work-related applications.
- Utilize facility management software to create and close work tickets, complete inspections, and document maintenance activities.
- Remain flexible with work hours to support emergency calls, weekend work, and overtime as needed to address urgent facility issues.
- Follow safety procedures and best practices while working on ladders, lifting materials, and operating tools and equipment.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 5 years of commercial facilities maintenance experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on work experience in a building engineering and maintenance environment.
- Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs.
- Experience with HVAC maintenance and repairs.
- Experience with plumbing repairs and maintenance.
- Carpentry skills and experience with general building repairs.
- Experience with landscaping, groundskeeping, and exterior property maintenance.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills across multiple building systems.
- Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Ability to climb ladders and work safely at heights as required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Ability to use a smartphone for email, text messaging, taking photos, managing a calendar, and accessing apps.
- Ability to use facility management software to create and close work tickets, complete inspections, and gather information.
- Flexibility to support emergency calls and work weekend and overtime hours on an as-needed basis.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certificates in various trade skills are preferred.
- Experience working in a commercial building maintenance or facilities environment.
- Comfort working with a range of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work orders and priorities.
- Customer service mindset when interacting with tenants and vendors.
- Attention to detail when performing inspections, documenting work, and completing repairs.
- Ability to collaborate with onsite operations and external contractors to support facility needs.
Why Work Here?This opportunity offers a stable, hands-on role in a professional facilities environment where your technical skills and initiative are valued. You will work a consistent weekday schedule while still having the chance to earn additional experience through occasional overtime and emergency support. The role provides exposure to a wide variety of building systems, allowing you to deepen your expertise across multiple trades. You will interact directly with tenants and partners, contributing to a well-maintained, safe, and professional property while working with a supportive onsite operations team. Work EnvironmentThis is an onsite role based in Birmingham, AL, within a commercial property setting. The position reports into onsite operations leadership and involves daily interaction with tenants and companies performing labor-related work on the property. Work is performed primarily Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexibility required for emergency calls, weekend work, and overtime on an as-needed basis. The environment includes both indoor and outdoor work, including building interiors, mechanical areas, and exterior grounds. The role requires regular use of hand tools, ladders, and facility management software, as well as a smartphone for communication and documentation. The work setting emphasizes safety, professionalism, and consistent, reliable building operations. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $75000.00/yr. 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. 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.
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.
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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.
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Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- HVAC
- Maintenance and repair
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Use hand tools
- Communicate with tenants
- Take pictures
- Inspection
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- Valid driver's licence
- Mechanical systems
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Documentation