Facilities Specialist III (T3)

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Benicia, CA is seeking a full-time Site Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems. You will diagnose faults, perform inspections, and coordinate with internal teams and contractors to keep facilities running smoothly.

The role requires a technical diploma and 4–7 years of relevant experience; familiarity with environmental health and safety standards is essential for daily operations and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma required.
• 4–7 years of experience in maintenance or related fields.
• Able to read blueprints and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults in electrical systems and plant equipment.
• Use measuring instruments like voltmeters and megger.
• Coordinate with facilities and external contractors for upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety standards.

Skills

Environmental health and safety

Electrical troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Reading blueprints

Communication

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

DVM

Ammeter

Circuit testers

Power drills

Power saws

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.

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.

What We Offer

Salary:
$25.00 - $34.70

Location:
Benicia,CA

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. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
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. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Site Maintenance:

• Working with internal partners to maintain and comply with environmental, health and safety standards
• Diagnoses trouble in the electrical system or plant equipment.
• Uses specialized measuring and testing instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters and meggers.
• Make daily, periodic, or special inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary. Includes maintaining and repairing the facility's structure, equipment and grounds, including, chillers air compressors, plumbing and HVAC
• Work from blueprints, drawings, or rough sketches. Performs skilled trades works, such as painting, repair or alteration of structures such as walls, or office fixtures.
• Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation or repair of building mechanical, lighting and plumbing.
• Oversees contractor-supplied maintenance services, including janitorial, landscape, HVAC servicing and rubbish removal.
• Works with company facilities team on site maintenance issues such as HVAC, roofing, electrical & plumbing to coordinate upgrade and repairs as needed.

Environmental Health and Safety:

• Monitors and maintains site safety devices and performs monthly inspections of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers and air monitoring equipment.
• Monitors hazardous waste collection and works with contractors to arrange proper disposal of hazardous material.
• Maintains site records, and works with contractors for hazardous waste disposal, site safety inspections including sprinklers, fire extinguishers, oily waste and flammable waste materials.
• Works with company EHS representative to ensure the site meets company standards. Will work with department heads and teams to ensure that groups are keeping their areas up to company standards.

Other Requirements:

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

This position requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, hand shields, goggles, respirators, fire/flame resistant clothing and aprons, and gloves. Additional PPE will be required for positions involving work in a clean room environment.

Functional Knowledge:

• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
• Use and safety of hand and power tools, DVM, ammeter, circuit testers, power drills, power saws
• Understanding of basic building electrical, plumbing, wall structure.

Business Expertise:

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives
• Use of a PC, Microsoft Word, and Excel, for documenting work done and tracking systems statuses

Leadership:

• May provide informal guidance and support to team members

Problem Solving:

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact:

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills:

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information

Education: Technical Diploma

Experience: 4 - 7 Year

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. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.