• Facilities Industrial Mechanic

    Aerotek (Portsmouth, VA)


    Job Title: Facilities Industrial Mechanic

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Facilities Industrial Mechanic to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of facility industrial systems such as mechanical, plumbing, and fire life safety systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of all facility industrial mechanical systems, including motors, pumps, fans, valves, piping, and drainage systems.

    + Conduct pipefitting tasks such as valve replacement, plumbing, and backflow preventer maintenance.

    + Troubleshoot equipment failures, dismantle and repair components, and install new systems as needed.

    + Fabricate and install sheet metal components like guards, hoods, and spouts.

    + Operate machine tools and hand tools for repairs and fabrication.

    + Perform electric and gas welding, including brazing, soldering, and preheating in various positions.

    + Read and work from blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions to complete tasks accurately.

    + Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and keep work areas clean and organized.

    + Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and complete safety training as required.

    + Work comfortably in varied conditions including heights, confined spaces, and all weather; lift up to 65 lbs.

    + Assist other trades and workers with all phases of facility maintenance.

    Essential Skills

    + Plumbing, Maintenance technician, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Industrial, Maintenance repair, Troubleshooting, Motors, Facilities maintenance, Pipe fitting, Fabrication.

    + Mechanical & Industrial System Maintenance.

    + Pipefitting & Plumbing Expertise.

    + Troubleshooting & Diagnostics of mechanical systems.

    + Fabrication & Welding, Electrical, Wiring, Welding, Equipment operation, Equipment installation, Machine maintenance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school graduate or equivalent (GED).

    + Must be at least 21 years old.

    + Ideally at least 6 - 8 years of skilled facilities maintenance experience in plumbing, pipefitting, and troubleshooting.

    + Ability to read and interpret blueprints/work orders.

    + Ability to obtain a VDOT Security Clearance.

    + Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    After 90 days, there is an opportunity to transition to a permanent position with full benefits. This offers a stable and rewarding career path.

    Work Environment

    + Work is performed both inside and outside, subject to weather conditions.

    + The role involves collaborating with a team of facility maintenance personnel to ensure all facility mechanical systems and equipment are maintained and functioning properly for tunnel infrastructure.

    + The shift is from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, VA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $26.50/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 Portsmouth,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 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.