Building Maintenance Technician

The Building Maintenance Technician provides routine and specialized repair and maintenance support for hospital buildings, equipment, and properties using a computerized maintenance management system. This role diagnoses and corrects issues across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems to help ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient healthcare environment. The technician also offers technical support and guidance to facility staff and actively participates in hospital and departmental safety, education, and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized maintenance and repairs on hospital buildings, equipment, and properties using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems, including pumps, belt drives, gear reduction drives, piping, valves, and related components.
• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.
• Install, test, maintain, and diagnose electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, fixtures, components, and systems.
• Service and maintain control systems, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, motors, and related control components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, air handlers, cooling towers, and building automation systems to optimize performance and reliability.
• Carry out general facility and building maintenance tasks, including lighting, carpentry, and other facilities maintenance work as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and pneumatic systems in a timely and safe manner.
• Provide technical support and general guidance to facility staff on the repair, operation, and proper use of facility equipment, components, and utilities.
• Document work performed, findings, and repairs accurately within the computerized maintenance management system.
• Participate in hospital and departmental safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Attend educational opportunities and related training to maintain and improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies, including during nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Proficiency in using computerized systems, including a computerized maintenance management system, for all aspects of job performance.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and diagnosis of wiring, equipment, fixtures, and components.
• Hands-on experience with plumbing systems, including installation, repair, and maintenance of pipes, fixtures, and wastewater systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems, including service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of air handlers, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Ability to perform general facility and building maintenance, including lighting, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and collaborate productively within a team.
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and significant overtime as needed.
• Capability to work safely in a hospital environment, following established safety protocols and procedures.

• Experience with building automation systems and controls, including sensors, limit switches, solenoids, and motors.
• Background in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or general maintenance in a healthcare or similar complex environment.
• Experience with pneumatics and mechanical systems such as pumps, belt drives, and gear reduction drives.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for HVAC and facility equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance repair processes and service-oriented work in a facilities setting.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to non-technical staff regarding equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.

You will join a supportive environment that values reliable facility operations and the important role maintenance professionals play in patient care. The assignment offers a good working atmosphere with opportunities for pay increases upon transition to permanent employment, reflecting recognition of your skills and contributions. If eligible, you may access a comprehensive benefits package that can include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your dependents; short- and long-term disability coverage; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and paid time off or leave options such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. These benefits are subject to role eligibility, plan terms, and applicable elections, supporting both your professional stability and personal well-being.

Work Environment

This role is based inside a hospital setting, working directly within patient care and support areas to maintain critical building systems and equipment. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for approximately 40 hours per week, with the expectation of working weekends, holidays, and substantial overtime as operational needs arise. You will work with a range of building systems and technologies, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, pneumatic, and building automation systems, as well as a computerized maintenance management system for tracking and documenting work. The environment requires consistent attention to safety, adherence to hospital protocols, and the ability to respond quickly to maintenance needs in an active healthcare facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.