Technician, Maint Facilities

PLZ Corp; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life and Short-Term dis.

Voluntary life/disability/hospital/acc

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician in Riverside, CA, to perform advanced troubleshooting and reliability improvements across facility systems. This role blends hands-on maintenance with engineering principles, including root cause analysis and project support.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in manufacturing facilities maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC, PLCs, and electrical systems, and experience in capital projects.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of facilities repairs or maintenance in manufacturing facilities.
• Advanced knowledge to troubleshoot HVAC, boilers, compressors, piping/plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
• Knowledge of steam regulators, valves, fittings and pressure reducing systems.
• Experience with pipe threading, cutting, fitting, and installation.
• Experience with controls systems, PLC troubleshooting, and instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (root cause analysis, reliability methods).
• Experience supporting capital projects and vendor coordination.
• CMMS proficiency and data-driven maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting of HVAC, boilers, chillers, piping, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and controls issues using engineering principles.
• Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Support capital projects with vendor management, bids, installation, commissioning, and modification.
• Read, interpret, and modify blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Monitor utilities performance and identify energy efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production by ensuring reliability of critical utilities (compressed air, water, electrical, HVAC).
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to Facilities Associates.
• Utilize CMMS systems to track maintenance, analyze trends, and improve maintenance strategies.
• Follows compliance with all PLZ Safety, LOTO, GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Engineering principles

Root cause analysis

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership/mentorship

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS proficiency

PLC troubleshooting

Read blueprints/schematics

Job description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is an advanced-level, multi-craft technician responsible for complex troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and technical support of facility systems, utilities, and infrastructure within a manufacturing facility. This role integrates hands‑on maintenance execution with higher-level engineering principles, including system optimization, root cause analysis, and project and vendor support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Lead advanced troubleshooting of HVAC, boilers, chillers, industrial steam piping, plumbing and piping systems, compressed air, water, and electrical distribution systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related issues using engineering principles.
• Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Support capital projects including vendor management and bids, installation, commissioning, and modification of facility equipment and utilities.
• Read, interpret, and modify blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Monitor utilities performance and identify energy efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production by ensuring reliability of critical utilities (compressed air, water, electrical, HVAC).
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to Facilities Associates.
• Utilize CMMS systems to track maintenance, analyze trends, and improve maintenance strategies.
• Follows compliance with all PLZ Safety, LOTO, GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Cal‑OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 5–8+ years of facilities repairs or maintenance experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of and the ability to troubleshoot HVAC, boilers, compressors, industrial piping/plumbing systems, electrical, and control systems.
• Knowledge of steam regulators, valves, fittings and pressure reducing systems
• Experience with pipe threading, cutting, fitting, and installation
• Experience with controls systems, PLC troubleshooting, and instrumentation preferred
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills (root cause analysis, reliability methods).
• Experience supporting capital projects and vendor coordination.
• CMMS proficiency and data‑driven maintenance experience.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits Including:

• Company paid Life and Short‑Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits include additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $33/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $45/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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