Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance TechnicianPay: $30 to $32 per hourShift: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - FridayLocation: Kirkland, WA 98034 (Totem Lake)Job DescriptionThe Facilities Maintenance Technician performs daily inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance across multiple retail properties to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and visually appealing environment for tenants, customers, and staff. This role combines hands-on repair work with coordination across housekeeping, security, marketing, and management teams, and requires regular travel between shopping centers using a personal vehicle.Responsibilities

• Inspect property daily to identify potential hazards, damage, repair needs, and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings promptly.
• Provide coverage to assigned properties during some weekends and holidays as needed to support continuous operations.
• Monitor and report the daily performance of housekeeping and security staff, ensuring standards are met and issues are escalated appropriately.
• Perform basic repairs to plumbing, lighting, door hardware, cement, woodwork, and painting in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff on larger projects that require a team of two or more, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
• Maintain weekly lighting reports and ensure all lighting systems are functioning properly throughout the properties.
• Provide ongoing preventive maintenance to property vehicles, compactors, water features, RMUs, and other facility equipment.
• Assist the marketing department with the execution of center events, holiday preparations, and the ongoing maintenance of signage hardware.
• Respond daily to requests for assistance from management, tenants, and contractors, providing professional and timely support.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and facilities-related issues and implement appropriate repair or maintenance solutions.
• Perform general facilities maintenance tasks including carpentry, mechanical work, and basic HVAC-related duties as required.
• Complete other duties as assigned, understanding that responsibilities may evolve over time to meet operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of one year of facilities maintenance experience performing basic carpentry, mechanical, and plumbing functions.
• Experience with facilities maintenance, including repair and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing repairs and troubleshoot plumbing issues.
• Ability to perform painting tasks and general cosmetic repairs.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve facilities-related mechanical issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team on larger projects.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate with departmental management and tenants.
• Ability to define problems, collect information, and establish facts to support sound decision-making.
• Basic computer skills for reporting, documentation, and communication.
• Valid drivers license and reliable personal vehicle suitable for regular travel between properties.
• Willingness and ability to drive between multiple shopping centers, including occasional travel to more distant locations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Shopping center maintenance experience is preferred.
• Experience supporting HVAC-related tasks in a facilities environment is beneficial.
• Experience in troubleshooting facilities systems such as lighting, compactors, and water features is an asset.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, customer-facing retail environment.
• Flexibility to provide coverage during some weekends and holidays when required.
• Ability to participate in a straightforward, in-person interview process.
• Openness to potential temporary-to-hire opportunities and internal roles as they become available.

Why Work Here?You will join a team that values reliability, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration across departments to keep busy retail centers running smoothly. The role offers consistent daytime hours, a clear and direct interview process, and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep your skills sharp and engaged. You will gain exposure to multiple properties, build strong relationships with onsite teams, and have potential pathways into internal, longer-term opportunities within the organization.Work EnvironmentThis position supports a large shopping center in Kirkland, WA (Totem Lake). The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some weekend and holiday coverage as needed. Work is primarily performed on-site within retail shopping centers and involves indoor and outdoor tasks, including inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on building systems, property vehicles, compactors, water features, RMUs, and signage hardware. The environment is active and customer-facing, requiring safe work practices and appropriate attire suitable for maintenance activities. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kirkland, WA 98034. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kirkland, WA 98034. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kirkland,WA 98034.

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.