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Posted August 22, 2026

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Aerotek
Palo Alto, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
🔧 Facilities Maintenance Technician📍 High-Tech Robotics Facility🕒 Swing Shift Available (After Training)💼 Long-Term Opportunity
The Fix-It Pro We're Looking For

Are you the person everyone calls when something breaks?

We're hiring an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to keep a cutting-edge robotics and technology facility running smoothly. If you're skilled with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general building maintenance, this is a great opportunity to put your troubleshooting skills to work in a modern, high-tech environment.

You'll be responsible for maintaining large commercial office and lab spaces, solving maintenance issues, and helping support day-to-day operations for an innovative technology-focused workplace.


🛠 What You'll Be Doing
  • Respond to and complete maintenance work orders across the facility
  • Repair doors, locks, hardware, and access systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair sinks, toilets, faucets, leaks, and clogs
  • Replace light fixtures and perform basic electrical troubleshooting
  • Handle general plumbing repairs and maintenance
  • Perform basic HVAC preventive maintenance, including filter changes and system checks
  • Patch drywall, paint, and complete minor carpentry projects
  • Conduct preventive maintenance on facility equipment and systems
  • Order parts and supplies as needed
  • Travel throughout large facilities using a golf cart to support multiple buildings
  • Prioritize and complete work orders efficiently
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and professional environment

'05; What We're Looking ForRequired Experience
  • 5+ years of commercial facilities maintenance experience
  • Experience in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or large campus environments
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple trades
  • Experience with:
    • Plumbing repairs
    • Basic electrical work
    • Lighting maintenance
    • HVAC preventive maintenance
    • Painting and drywall repair
    • Minor carpentry
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
Preferred Experience

⭐ Lab, robotics, or high-tech facility experience

⭐ Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience

⭐ Preventive maintenance program experience

⭐ Inventory management and parts ordering experience

⭐ Experience working across large campuses or multi-building sites


🌟 Why You'll Love This Opportunity

'05; Work in a Modern High-Tech Robotics Environment

'05; Stable Long-Term Opportunity

'05; Variety of Work Every Day

'05; Large Commercial Facilities with Advanced Equipment

'05; Comprehensive Benefits Package

'05; Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

'05; 401(k) Retirement Plan

'05; Life & Disability Insurance Options

'05; Employee Assistance Programs

'05; Transportation Benefits

'05; Paid Time Off Opportunities

'05; Opportunity to Work with Cutting-Edge Technology Companies


🏢 Work Environment

This isn't your typical maintenance job.

You'll work inside a large, modern campus featuring office space, labs, robotics equipment, and advanced technology operations. Every day brings something different, from troubleshooting building systems to supporting facilities that help drive innovation.

The environment is fast-paced, professional, and focused on safety and quality.

Schedule

Training Period

  • Monday-Friday
  • Starts around 8:00 AM
  • Approximately first month

After Training

  • Swing Shift Schedule
  • Start time around 12:00 PM or 2:00 PM
  • Monday-Friday
  • Weekend availability may be required based on business needs

🔨 The Ideal Candidate

You're someone who:

'14; Can fix almost anything around a commercial facility

'14; Enjoys solving problems and troubleshooting issues

'14; Likes variety instead of doing the same task every day

'14; Takes pride in keeping buildings safe, functional, and looking their best

'14; Works well independently without constant supervision

'14; Wants to be part of a growing, technology-focused environment


📞 Interested?

If you're a well-rounded maintenance professional with commercial facilities experience and enjoy hands-on work in a modern, high-tech setting, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today and help keep a cutting-edge robotics facility running at its best! 🚀🔧🏢

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

\nCompany 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.

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.

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