Lead Facilities Technician – HVAC Mechanic (ONSITE - Goleta CA)

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,400; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Lead Facilities Technician – HVAC Mechanic in Goleta, CA. The role ensures reliable operation of building systems in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility, including mechanical rooms, offices, labs, and clean rooms.

Onsite work with emphasis on preventive maintenance and small projects. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in facilities maintenance and at least 5+ years as an HVAC Mechanic, with strong troubleshooting of pneumatic controls, thermostats, VAV boxes, and large

Qualifications

• 8+ years in facilities/industrial maintenance plus a 2-year degree or equivalent.
• HVAC mechanics: 5+ years with large chillers and environmental-control systems.
• Active California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of HVAC units, pumps, scrubbers and related equipment per manuals and specs.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facilities equipment.
• Lead safety compliance and support predictive/preventative maintenance and small projects.
• Lifting 40–50 lbs required.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Chillers operation

Pumps and RO water systems

Cleanroom HVAC

Maintenance planning

Education

AS/AA degree or 2-year post-high-school education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-07-07

Country: United States of America

Location: 6875 Cortona Dr, Goleta, CA, BLDG B05

Role Type: Onsite

Role: Lead Facilities Technician – HVAC Mechanic (Lead Tech – Facilities)

Responsible for reliable and consistent operation of building systems for mechanical rooms, offices, labs, clean rooms, and support areas in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.

What You Will Do

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on HVAC units, motors, water pumps, scrubbers and other facilities equipment; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Perform a wide range of tasks, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facilities equipment.
• Lead compliance with safety standards and support predictive and preventative maintenance programs as well as the execution of small‑scale projects, all aimed at achieving the site’s operational goals and business objectives.
• Lifting of 40–50 lbs required.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8+ years of applicable experience gained in a corporate facilities maintenance or other industrial setting and an AS/AA degree or other 2‑year post‑high‑school education, training or certification in lieu of an associate’s degree. Lifting physical abilities of 40–50 lbs are required.

• 5+ years of experience as an HVAC Mechanic with strong troubleshooting skills, general knowledge of pneumatic controls, thermostats and VAV boxes.
• 5+ years of experience working on large air/water‑cooled chillers, servicing and repairing environmental‑control systems associated with mechanical systems as well as performing other maintenance‑related tasks such as troubleshooting and maintaining pump systems, compressed air, vacuum systems, cooling towers and associated systems.
• 5+ years of experience working with water distribution systems such as pumps and RO’s.
• 5+ years of experience and proficiency in the maintenance of large “custom” and cleanroom air handlers including thorough understanding of heating and ventilation systems for cleanrooms, electronics labs, and environmental lab areas.
• Active California state driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work within OSHA and Raytheon safety policies and procedures.
• General knowledge and concept of small hand tools.
• Familiarity with MS Office Business Suite applications.
• Ability to work from manuals, blueprints, drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams, or other specifications and provide support and assistance to technicians/colleagues for various tasks as needed.
• Experience with building automation and control programs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $66,000 – $125,400 per year, depending on experience.

We offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness and retirement benefits; work/life balance; career development and recognition programs; parental leave; and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

This role is a U.S.-based role.