Facility Technician

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Facility Technician to perform maintenance, custodial, and facility support duties across company buildings and shop areas. You will inspect, repair, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and contributes to continuous facility improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Experience with power and hand tools.
• Familiar with forklift, scissor lift, and other heavy equipment.
• Able to work on ladders or in high areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company facilities, offices, and shop areas.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Carry out custodial duties and restocking of supplies.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors.
• Support event setup and breakdown of furniture for company events.
• Log activities using the work order system.
• Identify opportunities to improve facilities and equipment.
• Uphold safety standards and protocols.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Power tools

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Trailers

Ladders

Job description

FACILITY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary:

The Facility Technician performs a wide range of maintenance, custodial, and facility support duties to ensure company buildings and equipment remain safe, functional, and wellmaintained. This role conducts routine inspections and preventative maintenance, performs general repairs, coordinates vendors, supports event set-up, and promotes a safe, compliant workplace.The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, works independently, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous facility improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Broad variety of duties associated withmaintainingcompany facilities, office spaces, and shop areas

• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of all facilities and equipment

• Custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and removal of trash and recycling

• General facility organization and restocking of supplies

• Coordinate with and oversee external contractors and vendors

• Installation and maintenance of office furnishings and fixtures

• Vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, equipment inspections

• Transportation of items between facilities

• Support set up and breakdown of furniture for company events

• Utilize work order system for work assignments and to log activities

• Identifyand propose opportunities to improve facilities and equipment

• Uphold safety standards and protocols, promoting a secure and hazard-free workplace

• Specific COVID cleaning measures to ensure proper sanitization of high-use areas

• Special assignments as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field

• High attention to detail, detail oriented

• Ability to work with both power and basic hand tools

• Familiar withoperatinga forklift, scissor lift, and other heavy equipment

• Familiar with loading, unloading, and driving with trailers

• Comfortable working on ladders or other high areas such as on lifts or on rooves

• Good mechanical aptitude, comfortable working with your hands

• Ability to multi-task and comfortable performing a wide variety of tasks

• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a focused work environment andmaintainhigh levelsof efficiency without direct supervision

• Proven ability to analyze and solve problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Lift 50+lbs

• Able to provide on-call support in case of emergencies or other off-hours issues

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications for communication and planning

• Thrive in a small company, fast pace, dynamic environment

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• 5 or more year of experience in a related field

• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and guidelines

• Ability to perform facility electrical and plumbing repairs and improvements

• Experience with interior finishing work such as drywall, painting, carpentry, etc.

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:

• Health & Wellness:Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

• Paid Time Off:Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.

• Life Insurance:$25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.

• Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

• Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

• Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Work Environment:A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.

• Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

At ESAero, wedon’tjust build products, we engineer solutions that propel

the aerospace industry forward.

This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA

ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass background checkand drug test
Hiring Range: $22-$35 Hourly/ Non-Exempt