Lead Facilities Maintenance Tech – DI Water Systems

Helpmates Staffing Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 83,400 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401(k) / pension)

Job summary

Helpmates Staffing Services seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV – Lead in Irvine, CA to guide maintenance of complex facility systems, including deionized water generation, filtration, and purification. You will mentor technicians, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and ensure GMP-compliant operation.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial facilities maintenance (or 5+ with an Associate degree) and CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of industrial facilities maintenance experience, or an Associate degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining deionized water generation, purification, and filtration systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Experience using CMMS for maintenance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for facility maintenance activities.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to maintenance technicians.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair deionized water generation, purification, and filtration systems to ensure reliable operation and high water quality.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment such as HVAC systems, steam boilers, water systems, and electrical components.
• Read schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Diagnose issues with pumps, valves, piping, pressure vessels, filters, and related equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment logs in CMMS systems, ensuring compliance with GMP or other regulated standards.
• Support manufacturing operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring facility systems are operational.
• Participate in facility improvement projects, contractor coordination, and system upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mentorship

CMMS usage

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

HVAC systems

Job description

Helpmates Staffing Services seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV – Lead in Irvine, CA to guide maintenance of complex facility systems, including deionized water generation, filtration, and purification. You will mentor technicians, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and ensure GMP-compliant operation.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial facilities maintenance (or 5+ with an Associate degree) and CMMS experience.