Maintenance Technician

Plasma-Therm, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma-Therm, LLC in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support a clean-room manufacturing environment and related facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot HVAC and mechanical systems, coordinate repairs, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include documenting work, coordinating with vendors and contractors, and maintaining equipment histories.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school, apprenticeship, or trade training is preferred.
• At least three years of industrial, commercial, or manufacturing maintenance experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical fundamentals, motors, controls, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, basic mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and service documentation.
• Experience coordinating vendors and maintaining clear work-order or maintenance records.
• Strong judgment, urgency, follow-through, and ability to prioritize safety and production-critical work.
• Clear communication skills and a service-oriented approach with internal customers and external contractors.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn a computerized maintenance or work-order tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and coordinate repair of HVAC systems, chillers, air handlers, pumps, compressed air, process water, plumbing, lighting, doors, docks, drainage, and building infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to production-impacting facility issues and communicate status, risk, and escalation needs to operations and leadership.
• Perform preventive maintenance routes and document work completed, findings, parts used, and follow-up actions.
• Support electrical and mechanical troubleshooting within training, authorization, and applicable safety requirements; coordinate licensed contractors when required.
• Maintain an organized work-order log, equipment history, critical spare-parts list, and vendor contact information.
• Coordinate contractor access and work windows, review scopes, monitor work quality, and confirm completion before invoice approval.
• Identify repeat failures and recommend corrective actions, repair-versus-replace options, and practical reliability improvements.
• Support clean-room environmental controls, facility inspections, hurricane readiness, life-safety systems, and exterior asset upkeep.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, EHS/quality, supply chain, and People & Culture to complete work safely with minimal operational disruption.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Electrical fundamentals

Mechanical drawings reading

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

CMMS software

Job description

Plasma-Therm is a leading provider of advanced processing equipment and solutions, specializing in semiconductor manufacturing.

At Plasma-Therm, we’ve been innovating plasma processing technologies since 1974.

We design and build easy-to-use wafer processing platforms for standard and advanced processes used in microelectronics manufacturing and R&D applications. Our platforms are the centerpiece of our application solutions and cover a wide variety of process steps including etch, deposition, material modification , and die singulation. In addition, our platforms are configurable to help you get the equipment and features you need.

Since the very beginning, we’ve focused on developing plasma-based technologies and equipment processing tools that deliver excellent value. That is our calling card. We grew organically through acquisitions and strategic partnerships so we could offer broader solutions. Today, we are a solid, reliable, and trusted partner. From 300mm on down the line, you get proven system solutions at a competitive price/value equation, with process knowledge and service attention that will exceed your expectations.

Position Summary

Plasma-Therm is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support a clean-room manufacturing building, machine shop, assembly operations, and related facilities in St. Petersburg. This role responds to urgent equipment and facility needs while building a stronger preventive-maintenance program. The successful candidate will combine practical troubleshooting skill, disciplined documentation, vendor coordination, and a safety-first approach in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and coordinate repair of HVAC systems, chillers, air handlers, pumps, compressed air, process water, plumbing, lighting, doors, docks, drainage, and building infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to production-impacting facility issues and communicate status, risk, and escalation needs to operations and leadership.
• Perform preventive maintenance routes and document work completed, findings, parts used, and follow-up actions.
• Support electrical and mechanical troubleshooting within training, authorization, and applicable safety requirements; coordinate licensed contractors when required.
• Maintain an organized work-order log, equipment history, critical spare-parts list, and vendor contact information.
• Coordinate contractor access and work windows, review scopes, monitor work quality, and confirm completion before invoice approval.
• Identify repeat failures and recommend corrective actions, repair-versus-replace options, and practical reliability improvements.
• Support clean-room environmental controls, facility inspections, hurricane readiness, life-safety systems, and exterior asset upkeep.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, EHS/quality, supply chain, and People & Culture to complete work safely with minimal operational disruption.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school, apprenticeship, or trade training is preferred.
• At least three years of industrial, commercial, or manufacturing maintenance experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical fundamentals, motors, controls, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, basic mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, and service documentation.
• Experience coordinating vendors and maintaining clear work-order or maintenance records.
• Strong judgment, urgency, follow-through, and ability to prioritize safety and production-critical work.
• Clear communication skills and a service-oriented approach with internal customers and external contractors.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and learn a computerized maintenance or work-order tracking system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting clean rooms, semiconductor equipment, precision manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• EPA Section 608, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or related trade certification.
• Lockout/tagout, electrical safety, forklift, aerial lift, or other relevant safety training.
• Experience establishing PM schedules, spare-parts controls, equipment histories, or vendor scorecards.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed across office, manufacturing, shop, utility, rooftop, and clean-room support areas. The role regularly requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, using hand and power tools, and wearing required personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical devices used when appropriate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Schedule and Employment Arrangement

Full-time, on-site position. The initial arrangement is expected to be temporary-to-permanent. Occasional early, late, or after-hours response may be required for urgent facility conditions, subject to company scheduling and pay practices.

How Success Will Be Measured

• Safe and timely response to urgent facility requests.
• Completion of critical preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Reduction in overdue work orders and repeat equipment failures.
• Accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and spare-parts controls.
• Effective coordination with production teams and qualified service vendors.

Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.