Operating Engineer

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Operating Engineer for a Chief Engineer — Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Operating Engineer who will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across all systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area such as Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations, while being multi-skilled in other areas to successfully complete daily and weekly work assignments.

• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire Life Safety, and Control systems to ensure the facility and building systems meet applicable standards.
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
• Conduct maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
• Record readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Comply with all safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping and safety of work areas, recognizing danger and safety hazards, and proposing methods to eliminate them.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 10 years of experience in maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
• Ability to analyze the operation of Commercial or Industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action
• EPA 608 Type II Certification
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel

• EPA 608 Universal Certification is preferred
• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC
• Previous chief engineer management or higher education experience is a plus

Join a dynamic team where your skills in facility maintenance and technical expertise are valued and rewarded. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work environment.

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 7 am to 4 pm, with free onsite parking. The work environment includes a blend of technical and practical tasks, ensuring a varied and engaging workday. The role requires compliance with safety procedures and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00/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 besubject 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

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

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…