Sr Building Maintenance Mechanic
Aerotek
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Aerotek is seeking a Sr Building Maintenance Mechanic in Oak Brook, IL to coordinate and perform routine mechanical maintenance across building systems and plant equipment. The role emphasizes HVAC, boilers, air compressors, and general facility upkeep in a GMP environment.
The position is permanent and onsite, with responsibilities spanning preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and seasonal tasks to minimize downtime and support production.
Qualifications
- Experience maintaining HVAC systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Boiler maintenance and safe operation expertise.
- Hands-on maintenance of air compressors and related plant equipment.
- Building and facilities maintenance in industrial settings.
- Electrical work related to facility equipment maintenance.
- Plumbing repairs for building support systems.
- Ability to work with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment.
- Carpentry and painting as part of building upkeep.
- Experience negotiating contracts with external vendors.
- Ability to coordinate tasks across multiple teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule routine mechanical maintenance for building systems and plant equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on HVAC, boilers, and air compressors.
- Carry out building maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and painting.
- Install and repair facility and plant equipment, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Conduct boiler maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.
- Minimize downtime by performing timely maintenance and repairs.
- Negotiate contracts with outside vendors to support facility maintenance.
- Schedule and coordinate work with internal teams and external providers.
- Use basic hand and power tools daily for tasks.
- Support seasonal facility needs, including snow removal and summer upkeep.
- Adhere to GMP and safety policies in production and warehouse areas.
- Document completed work according to facility procedures.
Skills
Job description
The Sr Building Maintenance Mechanic coordinates, schedules, and performs routine mechanical maintenance and repetitive work on the building, building support systems, and outside services that support the manufacturing operation. This role ensures that facility equipment and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, with a strong focus on HVAC systems, boilers, air compressors, and general building maintenance. Candidates MUST have experience doing maintenance within manufacturing companies
Coordinate and schedule routine mechanical maintenance for building systems, plant equipment, and facility infrastructure.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on HVAC systems, boilers, air compressors, and other mechanical equipment.
Carry out building maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and general facility upkeep.
Install, maintain, and repair facility and plant equipment, including hydraulics and pneumatics systems as needed.
Conduct boiler maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Perform maintenance repair activities on facility systems to minimize downtime and support production.
Negotiate contracts with outside vendors to support facility maintenance and services.
Schedule and coordinate work and workflows with internal teams and external service providers.
Use basic hand and power tools daily to complete maintenance, installation, and repair tasks.
Support seasonal facility needs, including assisting with snow removal in winter and facility upkeep in summer.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and all safety policies while working in production and warehouse areas.
Respond to maintenance requests promptly and document work performed in accordance with facility procedures.
Strong experience in HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair in a manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise with boilers, including boiler maintenance and safe operation.
Hands-on experience with air compressors and related plant equipment maintenance.
Solid experience in building maintenance and facilities maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Ability to perform electrical work related to facility and equipment maintenance.
Proficiency in plumbing repairs and maintenance for building support systems.
Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics in a maintenance technician capacity.
Skilled in installation, maintenance repair, and preventive maintenance of facility and plant equipment.
Capability to perform carpentry and painting tasks as part of building upkeep.
Daily use of basic hand and power tools with strong mechanical aptitude.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts with outside vendors.
Ability to schedule and coordinate work and workflows effectively across multiple tasks and stakeholders.
Experience working as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing facility.
Worked in facility maintenance and building support systems.
Comfort working in a GMP-regulated environment with strict safety and cleanliness standards.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose mechanical and facility issues efficiently.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Capacity to manage repetitive maintenance tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
Organizational skills to prioritize maintenance activities and manage workflows.
Employees receive a structured vacation benefit of 8 hours for every 400 hours worked, supporting work-life balance and time away from work. Once a year, each employee is rewarded with their choice of 24 products, offering a unique perk that recognizes their contribution. A strong benefits program further enhances overall compensation and supports long-term wellbeing.
This role operates in both indoor and outdoor areas of a manufacturing facility, including production and warehouse spaces. The mechanic works in a GMP environment and must be comfortable wearing safety glasses, hair nets or beard guards, and closed-toed shoes in designated areas. Cell phones and music are not permitted on the manufacturing floor to maintain safety and focus. The warehouse area can become warm during the summer months, and the mechanic may be exposed to a noticeable menthol smell. Seasonal responsibilities include assisting with snow removal during winter and facility upkeep in summer, requiring readiness to work in varying temperatures and conditions.
This is a Permanent position based out of Oak Brook, IL.
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $83000.00/yr.
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.
We can provide benefits package before interviewing
This is a fully onsite position in Oak Brook,IL.
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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