Facilities Technician - Manufacturing

Cornerstone Recruiting

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    System Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on industrial systems including boilers, pumps, air compressors, and exhaust systems. This is a hands-on role responsible for routine maintenance, system troubleshooting, and ensuring 24/7 operational reliability across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSunnyvale, CA

    Description

    Facilities Technician, Manufacturing
    Bay Area, California

    Role Overview

    We are seeking a dependable and skilled Facilities Technician to support the daily operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure within our advanced manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on role responsible for routine maintenance, system troubleshooting, and ensuring 24/7 operational reliability across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

    The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background and the ability to respond to complex equipment issues in a safe, professional, and timely manner.


    Key Responsibilities

    • System Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on industrial systems including boilers, pumps, air compressors, and exhaust systems.

    • Client Operation: Monitor and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (Client); respond to alarms, analyze performance trends, and escalate critical issues.

    • Utility Support: Assist in the operation of specialized facility utilities, including Deionized (DI) water, process gases, and compressed air systems.

    • Technical Troubleshooting: Support field-level repair of MEP systems across manufacturing, cleanroom, and corporate office environments.

    • Documentation: Maintain precise records of all maintenance activities and equipment startups/shutdowns using a CMMS platform.

    • Vendor Oversight: Escort and supervise external contractors to ensure all third-party work meets site safety and operational protocols.

    • Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and confined space entry protocols.

    What You Bring

    Education & Experience:

    • High School Diploma required; Technical trade school or Associate degree preferred.

    • 2-5 years of hands-on facilities maintenance experience, ideally in a controlled manufacturing environment.

    • Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with diagnostic tools, meters, and technical schematics.

    Technical Skills:

    • Working knowledge of industrial HVAC, chilled/hot water systems, and boiler operations.

    • Basic computer proficiency for system monitoring and data entry.

    • Ability to read and interpret complex equipment manuals and technical diagrams.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in Cleanroom environments (e.g., Specialty Chemical, Pharma, or High-Tech Manufacturing).

    • Proficiency with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maintenance Connection).

    • Active certifications: EPA Refrigerant Handling, Forklift Operation, or Confined Space Entry.

    • Familiarity with LEAN, TPM, or continuous improvement methodologies.

    Core Strengths

    • Safety-First: A proactive commitment to following established safety procedures.

    • Accountability: Taking ownership of tasks and responding promptly to facility needs.

    • Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

    • Adaptability: Remaining resourceful and calm under pressure when handling unexpected equipment challenges.

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