Plumber

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Site / Facilities Plumber

Job Description

This role supports ongoing operations and infrastructure across multiple facilities by installing, maintaining, and repairing complex plumbing systems in a fast-paced environment that serves engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing operations. You will work with a wide range of systems and materials, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building operations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of plumbing systems, including domestic cold and hot water, sanitary sewer, vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and process piping systems.
• Perform new installations, repairs, modifications, and tie-ins with minimal disruption to site operations.
• Work with multiple piping materials such as copper, PEX, CPVC, PVC, steel, and polyethylene, using appropriate joining methods including soldering, brazing, press-fit (ProPress), solvent-weld, threaded, and mechanical joints.
• Read and interpret plumbing, mechanical, and process drawings to plan work scopes and execute field work accurately.
• Support testing, commissioning, and verification of plumbing systems following repairs, upgrades, or new installations.
• Document work performed, findings, and recommendations using CMMS and work order systems, including comments and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with facilities engineering, operations, contractors, and inspectors to plan and complete work safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing, piping, and related systems to maximize reliability and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot plumbing and piping issues, identify root causes, and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and long-term system performance in all tasks.
• Support general facilities and building maintenance activities as needed, including basic mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry, and building repair work.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and alignment with the organization’s mission and operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of plumbing experience in industrial, commercial, or facilities settings.
• Broad knowledge of sanitary, vent, domestic water, storm, gas, and process piping systems.
• Hands-on experience installing and maintaining piping using soldering, brazing, press-fit (ProPress), solvent-weld, threaded, and mechanical joint methods.
• Strong knowledge of boiler systems, water heaters, and compressed air systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and plumbing or mechanical drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience using CMMS or work order tools to document tasks, comments, and follow-up actions.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and building maintenance environments.
• Experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance support.
• Exposure to painting, carpentry, and maintenance repair tasks in a facilities setting.
• Comfort working with PVC and other plastic piping systems.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple sites and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a technically sophisticated environment that offers long-term stability, exposure to cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities to grow your skills across plumbing, mechanical, and facilities systems. Once in a permanent role, you become eligible to purchase stock at a discounted price and receive a comprehensive benefits package. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while providing a supportive environment where your craftsmanship and problem-solving skills are valued and recognized.

Work Environment

This position supports research and development offsite locations across multiple cities, with each individual assigned a home facility while occasionally assisting other sites as needed. The buildings operate 24/7, and the standard schedule is Monday through Friday with a shift currently set at 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., plus one weekend day; both shift times and weekend requirements may change based on operational needs. The facility operates as a non-union environment. The dress code is casual, with some uniforms provided for engineering and technical staff. You will work in a mix of engineering, lab, and manufacturing support spaces that require strict attention to safety, system reliability, and cleanliness while using standard plumbing, mechanical, and maintenance tools and equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.