Maintainance Engineer / Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Position

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer / Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our Operations team. This role is responsible for the troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance of all equipment at AIRCO. Additionally, the role will manage spare parts inventories and preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure the reliability and efficiency of production and lab operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and electrical systems and the ability to work independently while coordinating with vendors and contractors.

This is a full-time, in-person role based in Brooklyn, NY, with occasional travel to remote locations.

What you get to do 

• Plan, analyze, and execute maintenance tasks to support operational priorities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Repair or replace equipment components as needed.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing equipment and systems.
• Ensure all safety systems and protocols are functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using a maintenance tracking software platform.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including painting, drywall patching, and minor electrical or plumbing repairs.
• Coordinate with and assist external vendors and contractors as needed.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance (PM) program for critical equipment.

What you bring to AIRCO

• 5-10 years of hands-on maintenance experience with production equipment in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety systems and compliance standards for equipment and facilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in industrial maintenance.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
• Interest in sustainability, technology, science, cultural progress, and startup environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias for action in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Bonus Points 

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and automated systems, including troubleshooting and minor programming.

Salary Range: $37.40 - $40.75 

The approximate annual base compensation range and benefits listed above may vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, and relevant industry expertise.

Working at AIRCO - In addition to standard medical and dental benefits, that kick in Day 1, we provide:

Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Full coverage for employee base premiums on health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 70% coverage for spouse and dependent base premiums.
• Choose between base plans or enhanced options to fit your needs.

Health Savings & Flexibility

• Access company-sponsored HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Income Protection & Insurance

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Optional Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance plans.

Time Off & Leave

• Flexible and generous paid time off, including national holidays and sick leave.
• Paid family leave to support you during important life moments.

Retirement Savings

• Tax-deferred 401(k) plan with a 3% company match to help you invest in your future.

Commuter Benefits

• Pre-tax savings on transit and parking, plus monthly company contributions.

Additional Perks

• Ancillary benefits through Sequoia, including pet insurance and financial wellness programs.
• Employee wellness program to support your well-being.
• Sponsored team events and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• In person weekly catered lunch every Wednesday.

At AIRCO we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive affirmative action Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, present or past history of intellectual, learning, mental, or physical disability (including but not limited to blindness) unless AIRCO determines that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AIRCO we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s ability to obtain and maintain appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.

We may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as we deem appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.