Maintenance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Cartersville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, exhaust systems, and climate control equipment. You will also operate, monitor, and maintain boiler and steam systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, exhaust systems, and climate control equipment. Operate, monitor, and maintain boiler and steam systems, including inspections, testing, startups, shutdowns, and responding to alarms or system issues. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical and utility systems to minimize downtime. Diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs on pumps, motors, valves, compressors, piping, and related support equipment. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals. Document maintenance activities in a CMMS or maintenance log system. Support plant operations during production issues, responding to maintenance calls as needed on 2nd shift. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and plant safety standards, including lockout/tagout and chemical safety procedures. Maintain good housekeeping standards in maintenance and mechanical areas. Collaborate with day shift maintenance and operations teams to ensure smooth shift handoffs. Essential Skills 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industry. Hands-on experience with HVAC systems in an industrial setting; HVAC license strongly preferred. Working knowledge of boiler and steam systems; boiler license or certification strongly preferred where applicable. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; basic electrical knowledge preferred. Ability to work independently on 2nd shift with minimal supervision. Comfortable working in a chemical manufacturing environment and wearing required PPE. Additional Skills & Qualifications HVAC license preferred. Boiler license or certification preferred. Basic electrical knowledge. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth. Enjoy the stability and opportunities that come with working in a regulated industry. Embrace a supportive work environment with a focus on safety and compliance. Work Environment Work in a chemical manufacturing environment that requires wearing PPE. The role involves supporting plant operations during production issues, responding to maintenance calls as needed on 2nd shift. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cartersville, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $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 Cartersville,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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.

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