Manufacturing Facilities Technician (HVAC)

Sterling Engineering; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Facilities Technician with strong HVAC and electrical maintenance experience to support critical facility operations in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

You will maintain HVAC, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and facility controls, ensuring continuous uptime.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience in manufacturing or production
• Hands-on with HVAC equipment, chillers, compressors, cooling towers
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and maintenance procedures
• Familiarity with BMS and facility controls
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems and related equipment
• Monitor critical utility systems to ensure continuous operations
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting using meters and diagnostic tools
• Support and document maintenance activities and equipment performance

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading manuals/diagrams

Team collaboration

Preventive maintenance

Education

HVAC certificate or technical training

OSHA certification

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

Facility controls

Job description

Location: Milpitas, CA (100% Onsite)

Pay: $32-35/hr (Based on Experience)

Job Type: Full-time | Contract-to-Hire | Permanent

We are seeking a well-rounded Facilities Technician with strong HVAC and electrical maintenance experience to support critical facility operations in a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing essential building systems, including HVAC, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and facility controls. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with critical utilities, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to support both preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and compressed dry air (CDA) systems
• Monitor and support critical utility systems to ensure continuous facility operations
• Perform preventative maintenance activities and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Support facility electrical systems and perform basic electrical troubleshooting using meters and diagnostic tools
• Work with Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility control systems to monitor equipment performance
• Interpret equipment manuals, procedures, and technical documentation to diagnose issues and complete repairs
• Measure and verify DC power and other electrical parameters as part of routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assist with clean room facility support and environmental control systems when required
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance data
• Collaborate with facilities, engineering, and operations teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical systems, or critical utilities in a manufacturing or production environment
• Hands-on experience with HVAC equipment, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and related mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and the use of multimeters and other diagnostic equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and maintenance procedures
• Basic understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) and facility controls
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate, technical training, or degree in HVAC, Facilities Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field
• HVAC certification and/or facilities controls certification
• OSHA certification
• Materials control or related facilities certifications
• Experience working in clean room environments
• Experience supporting critical utility systems in semiconductor, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or advanced manufacturing facilities
• Manufacturing and facility operations environment supporting critical utility systems
• Hands-on role requiring work around mechanical, HVAC, and electrical equipment
• May require standing, walking, climbing ladders, and lifting equipment or materials up to 50 lbs

Additional Notes:

• Open to candidates from food processing, chemical manufacturing, and other critical utilities industries
• Strong opportunity for long-term conversion and career growth
• Both day and night shift openings available

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.