General Facilities Technician - 1st Shift

Ursus, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Commuter benefits

401K benefits

Job summary

Ursus, Inc. in Fremont, CA is hiring a General Maintenance Technician for 1st shift. The role supports operation and repair of critical R&D lab systems, with some travel to Hayward.

Pay is $35-40/hour on a 3+ month contract to hire, Monday–Friday 6am-2pm, with some weekend work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an industrial/manufacturing technician, strong HVAC, mechanical repair, and installation skills, and the ability to read manuals and drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an industrial or manufacturing technician
• HVAC technician willing to work across other trades
• Strong HVAC, mechanical repair, and installation skills, with knowledge of codes and safety regulations
• Familiarity with lab facility needs, including ventilation, cleanroom support, and specialized utilities
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, and parts lists
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support Facilities contractor scopes of work, including job walks, LOTO confirmation, pre/post-job reviews, and ensuring contractors follow our client's standards
• Operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, control, and infrastructure systems
• Install, repair, and modify ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, including brazing, soldering, and welding
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems for performance, safety, and lab-specific compliance
• Identify and request parts needed for jobs
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during maintenance and installation projects
• Respond to lab service requests and support general facility maintenance

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Mechanical systems

Multi-trade skills

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Tools

Automated Logic

Siemens

Ignition

Hand and power tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (some travel to Hayward)
DURATION: 3+ Month Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $35-40/hour
SHIFT: Monday–Friday 6am-2pm (some weekend work)

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance (boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, exhaust)
• Client platforms (Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition)
• Multi-trade hands-on skills, including brazing, soldering, and welding

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a General Facilities Maintenance Technician to operate, repair, and maintain critical systems in its R&D labs. The role calls for strong HVAC, mechanical, and infrastructure expertise and the ability to troubleshoot quickly in a fast-paced research environment. This is a graveyard shift role that requires a highly reliable candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Facilities contractor scopes of work, including job walks, LOTO confirmation, pre/post-job reviews, and ensuring contractors follow our client's standards
• Operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, control, and infrastructure systems
• Install, repair, and modify ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, including brazing, soldering, and welding
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems for performance, safety, and lab-specific compliance
• Identify and request parts needed for jobs
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during maintenance and installation projects
• Respond to lab service requests and support general facility maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience as an industrial or manufacturing technician
• HVAC technician willing to work across other trades
• Strong HVAC, mechanical repair, and installation skills, with knowledge of codes and safety regulations
• Familiarity with lab facility needs, including ventilation, cleanroom support, and specialized utilities
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, and parts lists
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative; able to work alone and in teams
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Reliable and dependable for graveyard shift
• Willing to travel between Bay Area R&D sites

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Client platforms: Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition
• Hand and power tools
• CMMS software
• Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lab/cleanroom facility experience

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree or trade school completion preferred

JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (some travel to Hayward)
DURATION: 3+ Month Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $35-40/hour
SHIFT: Monday–Friday 6am-2pm (some weekend work)

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance (boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, exhaust)
• Client platforms (Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition)
• Multi-trade hands-on skills, including brazing, soldering, and welding

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a General Facilities Maintenance Technician to operate, repair, and maintain critical systems in its R&D labs. The role calls for strong HVAC, mechanical, and infrastructure expertise and the ability to troubleshoot quickly in a fast-paced research environment. This is a graveyard shift role that requires a highly reliable candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Facilities contractor scopes of work, including job walks, LOTO confirmation, pre/post-job reviews, and ensuring contractors follow our client's standards
• Operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, control, and infrastructure systems
• Install, repair, and modify ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, including brazing, soldering, and welding
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems for performance, safety, and lab-specific compliance
• Identify and request parts needed for jobs
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during maintenance and installation projects
• Respond to lab service requests and support general facility maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience as an industrial or manufacturing technician
• HVAC technician willing to work across other trades
• Strong HVAC, mechanical repair, and installation skills, with knowledge of codes and safety regulations
• Familiarity with lab facility needs, including ventilation, cleanroom support, and specialized utilities
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, and parts lists
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative; able to work alone and in teams
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Reliable and dependable for graveyard shift
• Willing to travel between Bay Area R&D sites

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Client platforms: Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition
• Brazing, soldering, welding
• Hand and power tools
• CMMS software
• Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lab/cleanroom facility experience

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree or trade school completion preferred

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

FAIR CHANCE POLICY:

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.