**Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Engineer** Job Description As a Preventative Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for providing maintenance, repair, and labor functions related to corrective and preventative maintenance of buildings and grounds. Your role will include performing minor installation and repair of electrical equipment and plumbing systems, conducting carpentry and painting tasks, and repairing lighting systems by replacing ballasts, light bulbs, and other components as required. You will also monitor HVAC equipment and systems, read meters and gauges, and record temperatures and pressure readings. Additionally, you will prepare buildings for functions and events by setting up equipment, rails, and tables, and checking timing devices and P.A. systems. You may be assigned to work with other classifications, such as skilled trades, to complete tasks and learn new skills, with work assignments potentially rotating between buildings, zones, or other repair facilities. Responsibilities + Perform maintenance, repair, and labor functions for buildings and grounds. + Execute minor installation and repair of electrical equipment and plumbing systems. + Conduct minor carpentry and painting tasks. + Repair lighting systems by replacing ballasts, light bulbs, and other components. + Inspect and repair exit signs and emergency lights. + Monitor HVAC equipment and systems, including reading meters and gauges. + Prepare buildings for functions and events, such as setting up equipment and checking systems. + Collaborate with skilled trades to complete tasks and acquire new skills. Essential Skills + Troubleshooting + Facilities maintenance + Electrical + Plumbing + HVAC + Preventive maintenance + Mechanical Additional Skills & Qualifications + 3+ years of facilities maintenance experience + 3+ years of Commercial Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC (2 of 3 required) + Valid license and clean driving record Why Work Here? We offer an incredible benefits package that includes aggressive PTO accrual, 11 paid holidays, unlimited sick days, and a paid shutdown from December 22nd to January 3rd. Employees enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, OPERS retirement benefits, and free tuition for themselves, their spouse, and children. Work Environment This is a 1st shift position with working hours from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The role is based on a 1,157-acre campus in Kent, Ohio, covering various parts of the campus. You will report to facilities management, where custodial, grounds, movers/laborers, fleet service, maintenance, and trades teams are managed. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Kent,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.