Facility Mechanic

Gategroup; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a motivated Facilities Maintenance Technician to support a 24/7 operation at multiple properties. The role focuses on maintaining mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems, and overseeing contractor work to ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, building repairs, and coordinating schedules. Candidates should have 7–10 years of related experience and the ability to work self-directed while prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Able to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, oversees and may assist contractors ensuring safety, quality and cleanliness of work.
• Performs building repairs (drywall, paint, flooring, doors).
• Performs plumbing repairs (faucets, sinks, toilets, drains).
• Performs exterior repairs (irrigation, signs, roof).
• Conducts daily site inspections of facilities and equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Diversity collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing systems

HVAC knowledge

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as, the appearances of the facilities and grounds at various property locations. The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. Therefore, this person must be self directed and be able to prioritize.

Facility Mechanic

Payrate: $29 per hour

Job Location: 855 Woodruff Ln, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Benefits:

• Free Meals
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Reporting to the Hub GM the Lead, Facilities Maintenance Technician's primary role is to perform various skilled and semiskilled tasks to maintain a 24/7 facilities operation. Responsibilities include maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment as well as, the appearances of the facilities and grounds at various property locations. The position also assists with scheduling and overseeing the work performed by various contractors ensuring they use safe practices, do quality work and clean up their work area. This person must be self-directed and be able to prioritize.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules, oversees and may assist assigned contractors ensuring the safety, quality and cleanliness of work performed. Escorts contractors in critical areas when required.
• Performs building repairs including drywall, paint, wall-covering, ceiling tile and grid, carpet and tile flooring, door and door hardware.
• Performs plumbing repairs including faucets, sinks, urinals, toilets, drains, and valves.
• Performs exterior repairs including but not limited to irrigation, signs, fence, roof, and metal siding.
• Performs daily site inspections of the facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance to building systems and equipment as assigned and creates equipment check sheets as requested.
• Provides a report to the Maintenance Coordinator noting any problems found.
• Performs repairs of Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, which may include heating boilers, air conditioning units, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, building automation controls and filter replacement.
• Performs electrical repairs, such as replacing lamps, ballasts, switches, receptacles, cord caps, wiring of single and three phase motors, and installation of circuits.
• Manages work requests, creates spreadsheets for and maintains an inventory of tools and supplies, creates online purchase orders for parts and supplies as required.
• Manages office furniture reconfigurations, furniture moves and office moves, as requested.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED or Related work experience.

Work Experience:

• Requires at least 7-10 years of recent related experience

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work well with others within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Must pass company testing for welder.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics
• Sheet metal mechanic.
• Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge required.
• Ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge required
• Has certification in at least one area Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC

Language / Communication Skills:

• Effective communication skills

Job Dimensions

Type of Employment: full-time

Travel %: Up to 10%

Exemption Classification: non-exempt

Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
• We communicate and keep each other informed
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

We anticipate that this job will close on: 11/02/2026