Facilities Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Albany, NY is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repairs, and improvements for commercial and residential properties. You will troubleshoot facility issues, complete work orders, and coordinate with property managers and tenants.

The role requires 2+ years in maintenance, knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in property maintenance or related trades.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on residential and commercial properties, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, and carpentry issues.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections to identify potential problems.
• Complete work orders accurately and document work performed.
• Maintain building systems including lighting, doors, locks, and common area equipment.
• Perform exterior maintenance tasks such as landscaping, snow removal, and parking lot upkeep.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls on a rotation basis.
• Ensure work complies with safety regulations and company standards.
• Maintain organized inventory of tools and supplies and report replenishment needs.
• Communicate repair status, timelines, and updates to property managers, tenants, and contractors.

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Pay: $20-$24/hour

Location: Albany, NY

Shift: 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday (on call 1x/month)

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement work for commercial and residential properties. This role focuses on general building upkeep, troubleshooting facility issues, and completing repairs efficiently while delivering professional, customer-focused service to tenants and property owners.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on residential and commercial properties, ensuring all areas are safe, functional, and well maintained.

• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, painting, and carpentry issues as they arise.

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections to identify potential problems before they develop into major repairs.

• Complete work orders accurately, promptly, and in a professional manner, documenting work performed as required.

• Maintain building systems, including lighting, doors, locks, and common area equipment, to ensure proper operation.

• Perform exterior maintenance tasks such as landscaping, snow removal, pressure washing, and parking lot upkeep when needed.

• Respond to emergency maintenance calls outside of normal business hours on a rotational on-call basis.

• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety regulations, company standards, and best practices.

• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies, and report any needs for replenishment.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with property managers, tenants, and contractors regarding repair status, timelines, and project updates.

• Utilize property management or work order tracking systems when required to receive, update, and close maintenance requests.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in property maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or related trades.

• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, appliance repair, light fixtures, remodeling, and general maintenance practices.

• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for facility and building systems.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various weather conditions.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with tenants, property owners, and colleagues.

• Ability to complete work orders and maintenance tasks in a timely, organized, and professional manner.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that is committed to “Doing the Right Thing” and providing exceptional experiences for residents and communities. The culture emphasizes integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, performance, rewarding success, and accountability. You benefit from a supportive environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages continuous learning, and strives to set a new standard of excellence. Employees enjoy opportunities for bonuses based on performance, a 401K match and other benefits, a birthday PTO day, and access to formal training from HVCC to become certified in electrical, HVAC, and other skilled trades. Additional perks include a company vehicle for use during working hours on site, supplemental on-call and overtime pay, a gas allowance, a company cell phone, and a weekly uniform laundry program with boots and outerwear provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Albany, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Albany,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.