Facilities Specialist III

Applied Materials, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Gloucester, MA seeks a senior Facilities Specialist IV to lead plumbing and site maintenance across office, lab, cleanroom, and manufacturing environments. You will manage work orders in CMMS, coordinate contractors, and ensure safety and code compliance through hands‑on expertise.

The role requires a Massachusetts plumber license, 7–10 years in facilities with plumbing focus, and strong troubleshooting skills. Independent, reliable operational contributor needed.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Plumber License (Journeyman or Master, commercial/industrial).
• 7–10 years of facilities maintenance experience with a strong plumbing focus.
• Proven technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working independently in an operational environment.
• Preferred: Experience supporting cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing environments.
• Preferred: Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Maximo.
• Preferred: Knowledge of building systems and coordination with HVAC and controls teams.
• Preferred: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary and process waste systems, fixtures, pumps, valves, and related components.
• Perform facility‑wide maintenance activities in addition to plumbing, including mechanical repairs, minor electrical/low‑voltage support, and building repairs (within scope of training and qualifications).
• Support cleanroom, laboratory, and manufacturing support plumbing systems, including water quality, pressure regulation, drainage, and system reliability.
• Use CMMS (e.g., Maximo) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and asset history.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing plumbing and facility services, ensuring work meets safety, quality, and code requirements.
• Troubleshoot plumbing‑related alarms or issues that impact operations and environmental controls.
• Document work clearly and accurately using CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Participate, unless otherwise noted, in a weekly on‑call rotation to support after‑hours or emergency facility needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Facilities maintenance

Plumbing familiarity

Education

Massachusetts plumber license (Journeyman or Master)

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

What We Offer

Salary: $25.00 - $34.70

Location: Gloucester, MA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.

Facilities Specialist IV

Location: Gloucester, MA

Level: T4

Position Summary The Facilities Specialist IV is a senior, hands‑on facilities role with a primary focus on commercial/industrial plumbing systems and overall facility maintenance. This position supports office, lab, cleanroom, and manufacturing support environments, ensuring building systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role works independently, serves as a technical resource for others, and coordinates contractors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary and process waste systems, fixtures, pumps, valves, and related components.
• Perform facility‑wide maintenance activities in addition to plumbing, including mechanical repairs, minor electrical/low‑voltage support, and building repairs (within scope of training and qualifications).
• Support cleanroom, laboratory, and manufacturing support plumbing systems, including water quality, pressure regulation, drainage, and system reliability.
• Use CMMS (e.g., Maximo) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and asset history.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing plumbing and facility services, ensuring work meets safety, quality, and code requirements.
• Troubleshoot plumbing‑related alarms or issues that impact operations and environmental controls.
• Document work clearly and accurately using CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Participate, unless otherwise noted, in a weekly on‑call rotation to support after‑hours or emergency facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Plumber License (Journeyman or Master, commercial/industrial)
• 7–10 years of facilities maintenance experience with a strong plumbing focus
• Proven technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working independently in an operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing support environments
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Maximo
• Knowledge of building systems and coordination with HVAC and controls teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Physical & Work Environment

• Physically active role requiring lifting, climbing, working in tight spaces, and use of hand and power tools
• Work may occur in office, lab, manufacturing support, and cleanroom environments with appropriate PPE
• Participation in an on‑call rotation may require off‑hours, overnight, or weekend response

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users.

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