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Job Title: Plumbing Shop Assistant (Facilities & Real Estate)
Job Description
The Plumbing Shop Assistant supports the plumbing shop within a facilities and real estate environment, combining hands-on plumbing and maintenance expertise with leadership, coordination, and administrative responsibilities. This on-site role focuses on directing daily operations, mentoring staff, overseeing work orders, and ensuring that plumbing and related facilities systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with organizational standards.
Responsibilities
Report to leadership as required and maintain clear communication with supervisors.
Liaise between supervisors and employees to ensure effective communication and workflow.
Provide direction and day-to-day guidance to staff whenever the supervisor is off-site.
Inspect contracted work as needed to verify quality, safety, and compliance with specifications.
Review all work orders before and after completion to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
Mentor and train staff members, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
Assist in hiring and onboarding new employees, including participating in interviews.
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions and workshops to build team skills.
Monitor individual and team job performance metrics through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and inform supervisors of completed and outstanding work orders.
Provide staff with technical guidance and assistance on troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of plumbing and related systems.
Relay productivity concerns and operational issues to supervisors to support continuous improvement.
Prepare work schedules that align staffing with workload and operational priorities.
Assist with administrative tasks such as documentation, reporting, and scheduling as required.
Attend and participate in meetings regarding upcoming work, project planning, and operational updates.
Participate in training classes to maintain and enhance technical and supervisory skills.
Respond to emergency needs on a 24/7 basis as required to support critical infrastructure.
Apply strong communication and teaching skills to coach team members and promote safe, efficient work practices.
Support troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, repair, and inspection activities for plumbing and related building systems.
Ensure inspection results and maintenance activities are properly recorded and communicated.
Essential Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing and facilities maintenance work.
Ability to prepare estimates and order materials for maintenance and repair jobs.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions and maintenance approaches.
Ability to plan, lay out, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates in a shop or field setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Knowledge of energy management systems and their impact on building operations.
Ability to read blueprints and work effectively in a construction and facilities environment.
High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Six years of experience in the indicated field, including at least two years in a supervisor or lead role.
Journeyman license in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical.
Experience liaising between management and employees to support clear communication and alignment.
Exceptional ability to motivate employees and foster teamwork.
Proficiency in monitoring and reporting job performance metrics, including use of CMMS tools.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products.
Valid drivers license.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certifications or a professional license in a relevant trade are preferred.
Experience providing technical guidance and training to maintenance or trades staff.
Strong troubleshooting skills for plumbing and related building systems.
Experience with scheduling, reviewing inspection results, and coordinating maintenance activities.
Demonstrated ability to develop training materials and lead workshops.
Additional education may substitute for required experience beyond the high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by applicable equivalency formulas.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by applicable equivalency formulas.
Why Work Here?
You will support critical campus infrastructure at a highly respected institution while stepping into a meaningful leadership role that still values your hands-on plumbing and facilities expertise. The environment encourages professional growth through training, workshops, and exposure to complex building systems. You will work within a collaborative culture that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on the reliability and performance of essential facilities.
Work Environment
This role is primarily on-site, with 90100% of hours worked at the facilities location. The position involves significant physical activity, including standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. You must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in and around mechanical, plumbing, and construction environments. Work is performed in active facilities and real estate settings that may include mechanical rooms, construction areas, and occupied buildings. Tools and technologies include plumbing systems, energy management systems, CMMS software, and standard office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.