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Job Title: Equipment Technician /HVAC Technician

Job Description

As an Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for loading and unloading equipment, performing basic preventative maintenance, and conducting minor repairs to minimize equipment downtime. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

+ Load and unload equipment safely and effectively.

+ Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.

+ Conduct minor repairs to avoid equipment downtime.

+ Work with Power/HVAC/Compressor/Pump equipment and accessories.

+ Utilize knowledge of generators, power distribution, A/C, heaters, HVAC, and diesel-driven pumps.

+ Understand and apply operational processes and systems.

Essential Skills

+ 1-3 years of experience in repairing and maintaining Power/HVAC/Compressor/Pump equipment.

+ Basic understanding of diesel equipment, electronics, and hydraulics.

+ Familiarity with generators, power distribution, A/C, heaters, and diesel-driven pumps.

+ Operational process/system aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ EPA Universal certification (highly preferred)

+ Skills in HVAC, power generator troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

+ Physical ability to bend, squat, crouch, reach, and lift 25 pounds or more.

+ Open to candidates who recently completed HVAC schooling or training and are looking for a great opportunity.

Why Work Here?

We strive to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. Our vast fleet, combined with a friendly and knowledgeable staff, distinguishes us from the competition. We value our employees as our greatest asset and invest in their growth through competitive benefits and extensive on-the-job training. Join us for a rewarding career and support our growth as a highly successful national company.

Work Environment

This role requires working both indoors and outdoors, with physical demands such as bending, squatting, crouching, and lifting heavy objects. Initially, you will work in a shop at the Chesapeake location and later support maintenance at the Newport News Shipyard/HII. The work environment is dynamic and may require reasonable accommodations to comply with applicable laws.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Newport News,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.