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

RTX (Raytheon); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Backup care

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services is seeking a Lead Facilities Technician - HVAC Mechanic for our Goleta, California site. The role focuses on reliable operation of building systems in a semiconductor wafer fab facility, including maintenance of HVAC units, boilers, vacuums, and water distribution.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, an AS/AA degree or equivalent, and strong troubleshooting skills with pneumatic controls and large air/water cooled chillers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' facilities/industrial experience.
• AS/AA degree or equivalent required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills on HVAC systems and controls.
• Experience with large chillers, pumps, and water systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC units, boilers, pumps, and related systems.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facilities equipment.
• Lead safety compliance and support predictive maintenance programs.
• Handle lifting of 40–50 lbs as part of job duties.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Troubleshooting

Pneumatic controls

VAV Boxes

Water distribution

Chillers

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

AS/AA degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Building Automation

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B05 ~ 6875 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B05

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Facilities Team:

RTX has an opening for a Lead Facilities Technician - HVAC Mechanic (Lead Tech - Facilities) position responsible for reliable and consistent operation of building systems for mechanical rooms, offices, labs, clean rooms, and support areas.

Exciting Opportunity!

Operations within a semi-conductor wafer fab facility.

Routine maintenance and repair projects

• HVAC Mechanical Units
• Boilers
• Vacuum Pumps
• RO / DI Water distribution

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.
• Responsible for performing a wide range of tasks, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production and facilities equipment.
• Lead compliance with safety standards and supports predictive and preventative maintenance programs as well as the execution of small-scale projects, all aimed at achieving the sites operational goals and business objectives.
• Lifting of 40-50 lbs required for this position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 Associates degree.
• Lifting of 40-50 lbs physical abilities requirement for this position.
• 5+ years' experience as an HVAC Mechanic with strong trouble shooting skills to include general knowledge of Pneumatic controls, thermostats and VAV Boxes
• 5+ years' 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 the associated systems involved with their operation
• 5+ years' experience working with water distribution systems such as Pumps and RO's
• 5+ years' 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Work within OSHA and Raytheon safety policies and procedures, as applicable, to ensure that safety is the highest priority in the workplace
• General knowledge and concept of small hand tools and usage
• 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.

Role Type: On site

Eligible candidates must reside near the RTX hub in Goleta Ca

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 125,400 USD.