Building Engineer

Building Engineer

We are seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance professional to join our team at a large commercial skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis. This is a mid-shift Operating Engineer position with the potential to advance into a full-time Assistant Chief Engineer role. We offer opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair chillers, VAVs, air handlers, and related equipment.
• Service utility generators, UPS systems, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Perform plumbing, lighting, and general mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, cooling towers, and motors.
• Conduct seasonal work, including small engine maintenance and increased pump volume handling.
• Perform chemical treatment/testing and replace filters/belts.
• Execute preventive maintenance checks, lockout/tagout procedures, and support critical facility operations.
• Assist with general facilities upkeep and project work, including minimal painting.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Building or Facilities maintenance.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• 2+ years of experience in repairing HVAC, boilers, and troubleshooting equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, and repair work orders.
• Experience with bathrooms, toilets, drains, faucets, boilers, and plumbing.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy free indoor parking and be part of one of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms. With a global presence and headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, we offer benefits for you and your family once you become a permanent employee. There are ample opportunities for internal promotion and the potential to work in different locations worldwide.

Work Environment

The position offers a 1st shift schedule with flexibility: 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Once hired, you will participate in a rotating on-call schedule with five other team members. The work environment is close-knit, with a strong emphasis on customer service as you will interact with multiple managers and high-level personnel in the main building during working hours. Attention to detail and excellent customer service skills are crucial. You will receive a badge and building access during your first week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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 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.