Facilities Manager

Aerotek; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a 15-person maintenance team across 15 Newark building sites. The role combines hands-on repairs with leadership, ensuring safety, reliability, and top-notch tenant service.

You will manage work orders, coordinate with vendors, and oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while promoting a collaborative, high-energy work environment. This is a contract-to-hire onsite role in Newark, NJ.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated managerial experience overseeing maintenance or facilities teams, including direct supervision of technicians.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC systems and building maintenance, with the ability to perform repairs when needed.
• Strong background in facilities maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general repair work.
• Experience in facility management across multiple sites or buildings.
• Ability to create, manage, and prioritize work orders for building maintenance and repairs.
• Vendor management experience, including coordinating and overseeing external contractors for specialized services.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, with the ability to respond effectively to maintenance requests and occupant concerns.
• Bilingual communication skills to support interaction with staff and building occupants.
• Ability to act as a hands-on leader, working alongside the team while providing direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team of approximately 15 technicians.
• Manage facilities operations across 15 building sites in Newark, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Create, prioritize, and manage work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate and perform hands-on repairs and maintenance work as needed.
• Assess issues and elevate complex problems to external vendors when necessary.
• Select, coordinate, and manage vendors for specialized services.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems to maintain performance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed to reduce downtime.
• Monitor building upkeep including painting and cleaning.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and occupant concerns.
• Maintain documentation of work orders and vendor services.
• Foster teamwork and a collaborative work environment.
• Utilize bilingual skills to interact with a diverse workforce.

Skills

Management experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Mechanical systems

Multi-site management

Work order management

Vendor management

Customer service

Bilingual

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager oversees a team of maintenance technicians and manages multiple building sites in Newark, ensuring all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and are well maintained. This role combines hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including coordinating repairs, managing vendors, and delivering high-quality customer service to building occupants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team of approximately 15 technicians, providing direction, support, and oversight of daily activities.

• Manage and oversee facilities operations across 15 building sites in Newark, ensuring consistent standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality.

• Create, prioritize, and manage work orders for building maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.

• Coordinate and perform hands‑on repairs and maintenance work as needed, serving as a working leader alongside the maintenance team.

• Assess maintenance issues and determine when to elevate more complex or serious problems to external vendors.

• Select, coordinate, and manage vendors for specialized services, ensuring work quality and adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Oversee HVAC systems, electrical components, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and building infrastructure to maintain optimal performance.

• Ensure regular preventive maintenance is completed on building systems and equipment to reduce downtime and extend asset life.

• Monitor and maintain the overall condition of facilities, including painting, cleaning, and general building upkeep.

• Promote strong customer service by responding promptly and professionally to maintenance requests and tenant or occupant concerns.

• Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, maintenance activities, and vendor services for all sites.

• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment for the maintenance team, encouraging communication and teamwork.

• Utilize bilingual communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse workforce and building occupants.

Essential Skills

• Proven managerial experience overseeing maintenance or facilities teams, including direct supervision of technicians.

• Hands‑on experience in HVAC systems and building maintenance, with the ability to perform repairs when needed.

• Strong background in facilities maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general repair work.

• Experience in facility management across multiple sites or buildings.

• Ability to create, manage, and prioritize work orders for building maintenance and repairs.

• Vendor management experience, including coordinating and overseeing external contractors for specialized services.

• Demonstrated customer service skills, with the ability to respond effectively to maintenance requests and occupant concerns.

• Bilingual communication skills to support effective interaction with staff and building occupants.

• Ability to act as a hands‑on leader, working alongside the team while providing clear direction and guidance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.

• Knowledge of painting, cleaning, and general building upkeep practices.

• Familiarity with mechanical systems and facility infrastructure.

• Comfort working in a temp‑to‑perm arrangement, with the potential to transition to a long‑term role based on performance.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle responsibilities across multiple sites.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, team members, and building occupants.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of multiple facilities and lead a dedicated maintenance team in a dynamic, hands‑on role. You will work in an environment that values reliability, teamwork, and quality service, with the potential to transition from a temporary assignment into a permanent position. The role provides variety in day‑to‑day work, exposure to a broad range of building systems, and the satisfaction of keeping essential facilities running smoothly for the community.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily onsite across 15 building locations in Newark, focusing on the safe and efficient operation of each facility. You will work closely with a team of maintenance technicians, external vendors, and building occupants in a setting that involves regular interaction with HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing infrastructure, mechanical equipment, and general building components. The role is hands‑on and may involve working in mechanical rooms, common areas, and exterior spaces, as well as coordinating cleaning and painting activities. Dress is expected to be practical and appropriate for maintenance work, allowing for safe performance of repairs and facility upkeep.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.