Maintenance Technician

Aerotek is currently hiring for a Facilities Technician in Washington D.C.!

IMPORTANT NOTE - This role requires you to work outside 90% of the time. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors.

Join our maintenance team in Washington, DC, as a Maintenance Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the upkeep of the Union Station garage. You will work on the 1st shift from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, ensuring the facility is functional and well-maintained.

• Change light bulbs and perform electrical repairs, focusing on ballasts.
• Paint bathrooms, offices, parking lines, walls, and other areas as needed.
• Replace doorknobs and locks, and hang items.
• Clean up spills, with a focus on oil spills.
• Complete daily work order lists and update supervisors on task status.
• Conduct general maintenance checks on equipment, including tire pressure and battery charging.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Perform plumbing tasks, such as unclogging toilets.
• Walk the facility to identify maintenance needs and collaborate with quality assurance to improve the facility.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Punctuality and reliability.
• Weekend availability, potentially working Friday through Sunday.
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to change ballasts and use hand tools.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, and parking garage maintenance.
• Knowledge of HVAC and preventive maintenance.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• 1+ years of experience working in different weather conditions.
• Ability to multitask and manage work orders.

• Experience working with work order tickets.

This position offers significant opportunities for career advancement, including the potential to become an Assistant Facilities Manager. The company values long-term employees, with 50% of the staff having over 10 years of tenure. You will enjoy benefits such as education, medical, dental, and cost of living adjustments once you become a permanent employee. The supportive management team maintains an open-door policy, and you will receive bonuses based on performance, as well as meals and beverages during extreme weather conditions.

You will work in the Union Station garage, spending about 8 hours a day on your feet in an open‑air environment. The facility is not air‑conditioned or heated, so expect to work in various weather conditions. The typical shift runs from Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Washington, DC.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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 meet 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.