Facility Technician (General Maintenance)

UG2; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2 is seeking a Facility Technician to maintain and repair critical facility systems across HVAC, electrical, and mechanical domains in Santa Monica, CA. You will perform boiler and pump operations, water treatment, and safety-compliant maintenance to ensure uninterrupted service.

The role requires EPA 608 certification, an associate degree in engineering or a related field, and a mindset of precision and safety. UG2 values reliability and hands-on expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial facility maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boilers, compressors, refrigeration equipment, generators, and related systems.
• Perform facility rounds and maintain HVAC, electrical, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Repair and replace toilets, sinks, faucets, dispensers, and paper towel dispensers.
• Repair and replace tile and grout as needed.
• Maintain lighting fixtures and replace bulbs, ballasts, and drivers.
• Replace carpet squares as required by the facility.
• Perform water treatment on cooling towers, chilled water, boiler water, etc.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators, and appurtenant components.
• Operate and maintain electrical motors, control systems, and motor drives.
• Facilitate maintenance of natural gas distribution lines and associated components.
• Operate building management/automation systems and safety equipment.
• Maintain inventory for parts and materials.

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Facility Technician will comply with all federal, state, local laws, and regulations as well as the Employer’s safety policies and directives. In a safe manner Facility Technicians will perform the following skilled and technical duties and directives in a safe and efficient manner:

• Operate and maintain boilers, compressors, refrigeration equipment, generators, and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power developing energy.
• Perform facility rounds on equipment and maintains all mechanical, HVAC, electrical, piping, and plumbing systems, and equipment.
• Repairs and replaces toilet and water closet components, sinks, faucets, soap dispensers, and paper towel dispensers.
• Repairs and replaces tile and grout, as appropriate.
• Maintains lighting fixtures by replacing lights, ballasts, drivers, etc.
• Replace carpet squares as required by the facility.
• Perform water treatment on cooling towers, chilled water, boiler water, etc.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators, and all appurtenant components used to remove heat from the facility.
• Operate and maintain boilers, hot water pumps, and appurtenance components used to add heat to the facility.
• Facilitate the maintenance and repair of natural gas distribution lines and associated components.
• Operate and maintain water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks, and pumps used in water distribution.
• Operate and maintain water supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices, and sprinkler systems.
• Operate and maintain electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, generators, and fans.
• Operate and maintain all electrical/ control systems work and repair. Troubleshoot and repair all motor controls and related equipment drivers such as variable frequency drives.
• Operate and maintain all fuel oil system components.
• Operate using an energy/ building management/automation system.
• Operate and maintain safety related equipment.
• Maintain inventory control for parts and materials required to perform the maintenance and repairs to the onsite facility systems.
• Maintains and repairs the physical condition of electrical, mechanical, and facility shop spaces.
• Paints and patches drywall as appropriate.
• Repairs property owned furniture using glue and clamps.

Required Certifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification

Preferred Experience And Certifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical, HVAC, or related field.
• OSHA 10
• Weekly Fire Pump Test Certificate preferred

About UG2

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.