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Aerotek Traveling Field Service Facilities Technician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Job Description
This position involves traveling 500-2000 miles a week to various commercial outlet stores within the region to perform and complete maintenance work orders. The maintenance tasks include painting, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, cleaning, welding, drywall, and working with locks. The candidate must possess strong communication skills to interact with customers and the technical expertise to complete work orders independently. Although the candidate will primarily work alone, they can call for assistance on specific projects.
Responsibilities
Drive 500-2000 miles weekly to commercial outlet stores to perform maintenance tasks.
Perform electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting light poles, changing breakers, installing new circuits, soldering, and changing out water heaters.
Handle plumbing tasks such as drain cleaning, and replacing toilets, sinks, and faucets.
Execute painting tasks, including touch-ups and using spray guns.
Conduct drywall installation and finishing, including Level 5 finishes.
Perform masonry work, including brick and stone stacking and pasting.
Execute welding tasks for gate hinges or fencing on properties using MIG, stick, or spot welding.
Manage lock-related tasks, including working with both residential and commercial padlocks and electrical locks.
Log hours, document work, and communicate via the internal system using the ADP app.
Drive a work van, SUV, or truck to carry tools and equipment necessary for the job.
Essential Skills
5+ years of commercial electrical experience, including low voltage work.
5+ years of residential/commercial plumbing experience.
Experience with painting, including the use of hand brushes and spray guns.
Proficiency in drywall hanging and finishing with Level 5 capabilities.
Experience in masonry work with bricks and stones.
Welding experience, including MIG, stick, and spot welding.
Experience with residential and commercial locks.
Proficiency in using a smartphone app for logging hours and documenting work.
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
Ability to drive 500-2000 miles a week using a personal vehicle.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Hand tools required: Angle Grinder, Tape Measure, Multimeter, Channel Locks, Circular Saw, Drywall Tools, Claw/Sledge Hammers, Crescent Wrenches, Sander, Impact Driver, Speed Square, Receptacle Tester, Needle Nose Pliers, Socket/Ratchet Set, Saws, Reciprocating Saw, Drill/Driver, Levels, Non-contact Voltage Tester, Lineman Pliers, Oscillating Saw, Battery Power Tools.
PPE recommended: Steel-toed boots.
PPE provided as needed: Mask, Respirator, Harness, Goggles, Gloves.
Why Work Here?
Employees receive an Amex Card for purchasing job-related parts or products and are reimbursed 50 cents per mile for travel. Over 300 hours of free training are available. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided once direct, along with PTO, a 401k plan with a 3% match, a tool replacement program, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and short/long-term disability insurance. Employees also benefit from internal training programs and quarterly meetings with supervisors, including team dinners and celebrations, fostering a strong company culture.
Work Environment
The work shift is from 7am to 6pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. Saturday work is voluntary if there is a backlog. Expect to work 10-20 hours of overtime weekly. Initial training lasts for five days. The work involves a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks, visiting 3-8 clients daily, with 90%-95% of the work performed individually. Communication with store managers or client managers is required to discuss ongoing work. Hours and work orders are logged using an internal database. The role involves significant travel, driving 500-2000 miles weekly using a personal vehicle.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Tuscaloosa,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.