Highlights
This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing essential building systems including HVAC, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and facility controls. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Milpitas, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $32–$35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Job Title: Facilities Technician (HVAC / Electrical)
Location: Milpitas, CA (100% Onsite)
Shift: Day Shift Available! 6:00am start time!
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
- 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
- Experience supporting facility operations within manufacturing, food processing, chemical processing, semiconductor, or similar industrial environments
- 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
Work Environment:
- 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:
- Immediate interview availability
- 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.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.