**Entry-Level Facilities Technician / HVAC Technician** **Contract-to-Hire | On-site | Virginia Beach, VA** trade school completer, or early‑career technician looking to get your foot in the door with hands-on experience? This is a great **entry-level opportunity** to build real-world skills working with HVAC, power, and mechanical equipment while receiving strong training and long-term growth potential. We are seeking a **Facilities Technician / HVAC Technician** to support equipment maintenance and operations at a local shop in Virginia Beach, with future work at a major industrial site nearby. This role is ideal for candidates eager to learn, gain experience, and grow into a long-term technical career. **What You'll Do** + Load and unload HVAC, power, and mechanical equipment safely + Perform **basic preventative maintenance** to keep equipment running efficiently + Assist with **minor repairs** on HVAC, generators, compressors, pumps, and related equipment + Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues under guidance from experienced technicians + Follow safety procedures and operational processes + Help reduce equipment downtime through proactive maintenance **Why This Is a Great Entry-Level Opportunity** + **Ideal for newer graduates or early-career technicians** + **On-the-job training provided** + **Exposure to HVAC, generators, diesel-driven equipment, and facilities maintenance** + **Hands-on learning in both shop and field environments** + **Contract-to-hire** with potential for long-term placement + Opportunity to work on equipment supporting large-scale industrial operations **What We're Looking For** **Minimum Qualifications** + 1-3 years of experience OR recent education/training in HVAC, mechanical, or facilities maintenance + **EPA Universal Certification (required)** + **Basic understanding of:** + **HVAC systems (A/C, heat, ventilation)** + Generators and power distribution + Diesel-driven pumps and equipment + Willingness to learn troubleshooting and preventative maintenance **Nice to Have (Not Required)** + Exposure to hydraulics or electronics + Facilities or industrial maintenance experience **Work Environment & Physical Requirements** + Start in a **Virginia Beach shop environment** + **Transition to supporting equipment at a nearby industrial worksite** + **Work performed indoors and outdoors** + **Must be able to bend, squat, crouch, reach, and lift 25 lbs or more** + **Safety-focused environment with established procedures** **Position Details** + **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA + **Schedule:** Full-time + **Placement Type:** Contract to Hire + **Duration:** 6 months + **Pay Rate:** $20.00 - $22.00/hour + **Overtime:** Paid at 1.5x + **Start Date:** ASAP **Benefits May Include (Eligibility Applies)** + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) retirement plan options + Short- and long-term disability + Life and accident insurance + Employee Assistance Program + Paid time off options **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Virginia Beach,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.