Facilities Maintenance Engineer

The Facilities Maintenance Engineer supports day-to-day facilities operations across manufacturing, warehouse, and office areas, ensuring that all building systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role performs hands-on maintenance and repairs on critical systems such as compressed air, compressors, generators, lighting, HVAC, and utilities to maintain production readiness. The position also coordinates vendors and contractors, manages work orders and preventive maintenance schedules, and assists with facility upgrades and equipment moves. In addition, the Facilities Maintenance Engineer provides support for safety and environmental health programs, including inspections, emergency equipment checks, and incident response in collaboration with the EHS team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily facilities operations across manufacturing, warehouse, and office areas to ensure safe and reliable building performance.
• Inspect, operate, and troubleshoot building systems including compressed air systems, air compressors, generators, lighting, HVAC, and utilities.
• Perform general facility maintenance, repairs, and routine equipment checks to ensure production readiness and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and basic electrical issues related to facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Develop, follow, and update preventive maintenance schedules for facility systems and equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee vendors and contractors performing repairs, maintenance, and facility improvements, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Support facility upgrades, space reconfigurations, and equipment moves, including planning, coordination, and execution support.
• Conduct facility safety inspections and walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with hazard identification, corrective actions, and basic safety compliance tasks in partnership with the EHS team.
• Perform routine checks of emergency equipment such as eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and AEDs.
• Support incident response and follow-up activities related to facilities or building systems, including documentation of findings and actions.
• Assist with emergency preparedness activities and drills to ensure readiness for potential facility-related incidents.
• Help maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory readiness related to facilities and safety programs.
• Collaborate closely with the EHS team to maintain a safe, compliant work environment throughout the site.
• Be available as a first responder during assigned night shifts for facility-related issues and emergencies.
• Use basic computer systems to enter, track, and update work orders, maintenance logs, and facility documentation.
• Maintain an organized work approach, ensuring tools, parts, and records are properly managed.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while communicating effectively with operations, EHS, and other stakeholders.

• Minimum of 5+ years of facilities maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including support of compressed air systems, compressors, generators, and production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and general facility maintenance practices.
• Hands-on experience with plumbing, mechanical systems, and facilities maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work on equipment such as air compressors and electrical panels safely and effectively.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems and the ability to perform routine HVAC checks and maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for facility equipment, utilities, and building systems.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and software to manage documentation, work orders, and maintenance logs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and sound judgment when addressing facility issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Willingness to learn environmental health and safety (EHS) fundamentals and actively support safety programs.

• Experience working as a maintenance technician or facilities technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Background in mechanical maintenance and repair of facility-related equipment.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems in a production or warehouse setting.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing external vendors and contractors for facility projects.
• Comfort working with basic electrical components related to facility systems under appropriate safety guidelines.
• Ability to contribute to safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with operations, EHS, and other internal partners.

You will join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of building systems and equipment, expanding your technical skills and experience. You will collaborate closely with experienced facilities and EHS professionals who provide training and support, especially in safety and compliance. The schedule provides a structured workweek with an initial training period on day shift followed by a consistent evening shift, supporting work-life balance for those who prefer later hours. This position offers a chance to make a visible impact on production readiness and site safety every day.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in a manufacturing facility that includes production areas, warehouse spaces, and office environments. You will work around industrial equipment, compressed air systems, generators, HVAC units, and utilities, using standard maintenance tools, basic electrical tools, and computer systems for work order management and documentation. The initial training period lasts approximately four weeks on a 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM schedule, aligned with senior facilities and EHS technicians to provide hands-on guidance. After training, the regular schedule runs from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday, supporting evening operations. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with a strong emphasis on safety, preventive maintenance, and responsiveness to facility issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hayward, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Hayward,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.