Maintenance Facility Technician Location: Union City, CA Pay: $35-$40 per hour, depending on experience Employment Type: Temporary Contract Assignment (6 Months)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Facility Technician to support general building maintenance, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and fully operational facility while responding to maintenance requests and supporting daily facility operations. The ideal candidate has hands‑on maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general building maintenance, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and determine appropriate solutions.
- Complete basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry repairs.
- Respond to maintenance service requests, document work, and update job statuses through a ticketing system.
- Assist with scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and special projects.
- Coordinate with contractors and other maintenance professionals to complete repairs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Support general facility upkeep, office cleaning, and 5S initiatives.
- Follow OSHA regulations and workplace safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Communicate maintenance progress, outstanding issues, and completed work to appropriate personnel.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree or technical/trade school certification preferred.
- 2-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, equipment repair, or preventative maintenance.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or general carpentry.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose building and equipment issues.
- Experience using maintenance ticketing systems preferred.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- Understanding of OSHA safety requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Organized with excellent follow-through.
- Able to prioritize maintenance requests and manage multiple projects.
- Communicates clearly and provides timely status updates.
- Dependable, accountable, and safety-conscious.
- Works well independently and collaboratively with others.
- Customer-service oriented with a proactive approach to maintenance needs.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a laboratory, manufacturing, production, and warehouse environment. Employees may be exposed to operating machinery, moving equipment, and various industrial work conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, bend, kneel, and crouch as needed.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Team lifting is required for heavier items.
- Must have adequate vision and hearing to safely perform job responsibilities.
Safety & Quality Expectations
- Follow all established workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, safety violations, and potential hazards.
- Follow established quality management procedures.
- Identify facility or equipment issues and take appropriate corrective action.
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