Maintenance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: East Syracuse
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our conveyor systems and industrial equipment. Your primary focus will be on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolving any equipment issues that arise within our facilities. Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance for FedEx facilities, focusing on material handling equipment, conveyors, electrical and mechanical equipment, motor controls, and PLCs. Act as the go-to person for all breakdowns and preventative maintenance, as there is no in-house maintenance support. Be open to performing general handyman work, such as changing lights and other necessary tasks. Work will be conducted primarily between Syracuse and Binghamton, with the requirement to travel within a two-hour radius. Essential Skills Experience with conveyor systems. Knowledge and experience working with industrial controls. Ability to read and troubleshoot from blueprints and schematics. Understanding of industrial electrical systems, including 480V and three-phase wiring. Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance. Additional Skills & Qualifications Fabrication and welding experience is a plus. Experience with motor controls. Understanding of bearings and their maintenance needs. Experience with AC and DC motors, belts, PLCs, and variable frequency drives. Why Work Here? Join a company that values a close-knit team environment and offers ownership over the Upstate NY market as the sole provider for servicing FedEx facilities. Enjoy benefits, a company truck after training, and additional training opportunities to enhance your skills and increase your pay rate. Work Environment You will be working in a team-oriented environment with a focus on collaboration and a can-do attitude. The role requires travel between facilities in the region, and you will have the opportunity to work independently and take ownership of maintenance activities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of EAST SYRACUSE, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 EAST SYRACUSE,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 in solving 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.

Keywords: Aerotek, Rochester , Maintenance Technician, Engineering , East Syracuse, New York