Facility Technician

Aerotek; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage (dental & vision)

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Facility Technician - Painter/Handyman Worker for contract-to-hire opportunities in Santa Ana, CA. The role focuses on industrial painting and finish carpentry across distribution, manufacturing, and educational facilities.

Travel to multiple job sites is required, with typical days starting early and ending mid-afternoon, and optional overtime on Saturdays. The position offers onsite work with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Facility Technician, Handyman, or Painter in industrial or commercial environments.
• Proficiency in industrial painting, including conveyors, racks, and safety rails.
• Strong finish carpentry skills (baseboards, stair rails, crown molding, casings).
• Ability to read blueprints and project plans.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial painting on conveyor systems, racks, and safety rails in distribution/manufacturing facilities.
• Paint school doors and fixtures at project sites such as college campuses.
• Execute finish carpentry tasks including baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, and door/window casings.
• Install, repair, and adjust cabinetry and built-in furniture to meet project specs.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand project requirements and complete framing and interior building tasks.
• Travel to various customer sites to complete projects and manage time to meet schedules.

Skills

Facility Technician experience

Industrial painting

Finish carpentry

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Title: Facility Technician - Painter/Handyman Worker

Job Description

The Facility Technician installs, maintains, and improves building interiors and industrial equipment through high-quality industrial painting and finish carpentry. This role focuses on painting conveyor systems, racks, and safety rails in distribution and manufacturing environments, as well as doors and related fixtures in educational facilities. The technician also completes a variety of finish carpentry tasks, including baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, door and window casings, cabinetry, built-in furniture, and other detailed woodwork, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and visually appealing.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial painting on conveyor systems, racks, and industrial safety rails within distribution and manufacturing facilities, following proper surface preparation and finishing standards.
• Paint school doors and related fixtures at project-based sites such as college campuses, ensuring durable and professional finishes.
• Execute finish carpentry tasks including installation and repair of baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, and casing around doors and windows.
• Install, repair, and adjust cabinetry, built-in furniture, and other wood details to meet facility standards and project specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to understand project requirements and accurately complete framing and interior building tasks.
• Perform framing and interior building work as needed to support facility improvements and renovations.
• Carry out general facility maintenance tasks related to industrial environments, ensuring work areas remain safe, organized, and compliant with site requirements.
• Travel to various customer sites to complete assigned projects, managing time effectively to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate with site contacts and team members to coordinate work, clarify project details, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while using tools, equipment, and materials, and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to agreed work schedules, including optional Saturday overtime when committed, to support planning and project completion.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Facility Technician, Handyman, or Painter in industrial or commercial environments.
• Proficiency in industrial painting, including work on conveyors, racks, and safety rails.
• Strong finish carpentry skills, including installation of baseboards, stair railings, crown molding, and door and window casings.
• Ability to work with cabinetry, built-in furniture, and detailed woodwork with a high level of craftsmanship.
• Experience with framing and interior building tasks within facility or construction settings.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and project plans.
• Experience in maintenance within industrial or facility environments.
• Valid drivers license.
• Reliable personal transportation capable of traveling to multiple job sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working across different facility types, including distribution centers, manufacturing sites, and educational institutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adjust to varying site conditions and requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, professional finishes in both painting and carpentry.
• Dependable work habits, including punctuality and consistent follow-through on scheduled shifts and optional overtime.
• Willingness to travel to job sites that may be up to approximately 50 miles from the corporate area.
• Preference for candidates located near Santa Ana to facilitate travel and scheduling.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers steady, project-based work in a variety of professional environments, providing the chance to develop and showcase both industrial painting and finish carpentry skills. You work regular weekday shifts with the option for overtime on Saturdays, supporting work-life balance while still offering opportunities to increase earnings. The culture values reliability, craftsmanship, and teamwork, giving you the chance to take pride in visible, high-impact improvements to customer facilities and to grow your experience across diverse sites.

Work Environment

The role is field-based, with work performed at customer sites rather than a single fixed facility. Current projects are primarily located in North Orange County and the Los Angeles area, with a corporate hub in Santa Ana and job sites that may be up to roughly 50 miles away. You work Monday through Friday starting at either 5:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. and finishing around 2:30 p.m., with optional Saturday shifts available for overtime when pre-committed. The environment includes distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and educational campuses, involving exposure to typical industrial conditions such as active equipment, ongoing operations, and construction or maintenance activities. You use standard carpentry tools, painting equipment, and materials appropriate for industrial and finish work. The dress code requires work boots (steel toe not required), pants such as jeans or work pants, and a t-shirt, with a company t-shirt provided for use on job sites.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

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.