Facilities Maintenance Technician
Location: Palo Alto, CA (Local candidates only – Onsite)
Pay Rate: $40–45/hr (Weekly pay + Medical Benefits)
Schedule: Full-time M–F (8am–5pm, flexible start/end times)
Contract: Long-term, ongoing – no end date (based on performance)
About the Client:
Our client is a public American software company specializing in big data analytics. Their software helps institutions tackle critical challenges, from stopping cyber threats to advancing healthcare research. The team focuses on machine-assisted and human-driven data analysis to support these initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, equipment, and components.
- Basic understanding of HVAC systems and different office sectors.
- Oversee or coordinate maintenance, operation, and repair of all HVAC systems, associated electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, building interior/exterior repairs, and related grounds.
- Conduct facility inspections, report conditions affecting client occupancy and operations.
- Manage and monitor ticketing and work order systems using CMMS technology.
- Maintain vendor relationships, schedule and support vendors onsite.
- Support onsite events, including setup, execution, and reset tasks.
- Follow all safety procedures, maintain work area safety, and propose solutions to hazards.
- Ensure compliance with State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
- Support after-hours building activities as needed.
- Assist with other tasks to ensure mission-critical operations succeed.
What We Value
- Attention to detail and a discerning eye for quality.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong teamwork and ability to work autonomously.
- Project management skills: planning, timeline tracking, implementation, and cross-team communication.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks.
- Willingness to be on-call for critical incidents.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3+ years in a Facilities or Maintenance role for commercial or corporate offices.
- Experience supporting facilities in corporate office, commercial, or hospitality settings; residential-only experience does not qualify.
- Some experience with electrical work, including troubleshooting installing/replacing/repairing commercial lighting fixtures.
- Knowledge of electrical basics and safety when working with lighting circuits (not full electrical work unless licensed).
- Hands-on experience performing work yourself.
- Some Carpentry experience: perform basic jobs such as repairing doors, cabinets, shelving, furniture; measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing
- Some experience with use of hand and power tools (saws, drills, hammers, levels, etc.).
- Basic troubleshooting with plumbing work; installing/repairing sinks, toilets, faucets, water lines, and drains.
- Experience working closely with vendors, including managing and communicating with them.
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, learning ticketing systems).
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and climb ladders up to 30 ft.
- On-call and occasional overtime availability (emergencies only; roughly one Saturday per month if urgent).
- Clear standard background check.
TCWGlobal is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in staffing, recruiting, payrolling, and contingent workforce management. We partner with organizations of all sizes to connect them with qualified talent across a wide range of industries and skill sets.
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