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Job Description
As a Building Engineer specializing in appliances, you will perform maintenance and repairs to ensure the smooth operation of onsite cafes, beverage kiosks, and break rooms. You will manage the physical area, refrigeration equipment, fire suppression systems, and coordinate with service providers and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair commercial cafe/kitchen components and systems, including ovens, grills, fryers, and more.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cafe equipment, furniture, cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, and interior finishes.
- Coordinate and oversee all preventative maintenance programs within the cafe, including kitchen and dining areas.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and directives related to building operations and work safety.
- Maintain an energy management program for efficient system operations.
- Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program for building machinery and systems.
- Perform emergency repairs as needed and ensure safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Review and inspect building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure optimal operation.
- Develop a comprehensive Maintenance Program for Cafe Equipment Operations.
- Establish and maintain communication lines with team members, Facilities Department, and service providers.
- Open, update, maintain, and close work orders within SLA timelines.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of principles and techniques to provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and lead by example to build consensus and reach agreements.
Essential Skills
- Experience with electrical, HVAC, facility maintenance, troubleshooting, and plumbing.
- Experience in appliance repair, particularly in a cafe environment.
- HVAC experience with EPA Certification is a must.
- Experience in building maintenance within high-rise buildings.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Strong organizational skills and sophisticated math skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 3-5 years of job-related experience.
- Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including stooping, standing, and carrying heavy loads.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple information sources.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
Why Work Here?
Upon becoming a direct employee, you will be eligible for benefits and a 401k plan. The work environment fosters growth and provides opportunities for professional development.
Work Environment
The position involves working at a headquarters with four office buildings, each equipped with cafes located on multiple floors. The environment is dynamic, requiring adaptability and collaboration.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Francisco, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $46.00/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 San Jose,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.