Facilities Technician (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS in San Jose, CA is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain our manufacturing campus, infrastructure, and facility systems. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and general building systems while supporting production teams with facility needs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in facility maintenance, a high school diploma, and technical certifications in HVAC or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in HVAC, electrical, facilities maintenance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of facility maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or commercial environment.
• Experience with HVAC systems, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, compressed air, and general building repairs preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret building schematics, technical manuals, and safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, exhaust systems, and building fixtures.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues throughout the facility.
• Respond rapidly to facility or utility interruptions to minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, PM logs, work orders, and repair documentation.
• Support production teams by ensuring facility utilities—power, air, cooling, ventilation—are operating continuously and safely.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for repairs, installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Monitor and maintain facility infrastructure such as doors, docks, flooring, safety systems, and building access hardware.
• Assist with installation and relocation of equipment requiring facility support such as power drops, air lines, ventilation, or anchoring.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with building codes, safety standards, ESD protocols, and company procedures.
• Identify facility improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Facility systems knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC / Electrical or facilities certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

As a Facilities Technician at Rocket EMS, you will be responsible for ensuring our buildings, infrastructure, and facility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and general building systems, while supporting production teams with facility-related needs. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to respond quickly to facility issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, exhaust systems, and building fixtures.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues throughout the facility.

Respond rapidly to facility or utility interruptions to minimize operational downtime.

Maintain accurate records of inspections, PM logs, work orders, and repair documentation.

Support production teams by ensuring facility utilities—power, air, cooling, ventilation—are operating continuously and safely.

Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for repairs, installations, and facility improvement projects.

Monitor and maintain facility infrastructure such as doors, docks, flooring, safety systems, and building access hardware.

Assist with installation and relocation of equipment requiring facility support such as power drops, air lines, ventilation, or anchoring.

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with building codes, safety standards, ESD protocols, and company procedures.

Identify facility improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, efficiency, and workplace safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Technical certification in HVAC, electrical, facilities maintenance, or related field preferred

Experience

2+ years of facility maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or commercial environment

Experience with HVAC systems, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, compressed air, and general building repairs preferred

Skills

Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting capabilities

Ability to read and interpret building schematics, technical manuals, and safety documentation

Familiarity with facility systems such as HVAC controls, electrical panels, compressors, and building automation systems

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) for work order management and reporting

Strong communication skills; able to work effectively with production, engineering, and leadership

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple requests, and work under pressure

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities in a high-tech manufacturing environment

Pay Range

$23 - $28 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.