Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Facilities Maintenance Technician IV – Lead Level — Urgently hiring in Irvine!

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician IV
Pay: $38.75–$57.69 per hour
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (depending on business needs)
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a career that offers growth and leadership opportunities? Join a dynamic manufacturing environment as a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV in Irvine, CA, and make an impact every day.

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV – Lead, you'll support critical facility infrastructure and manufacturing operations. You’ll work closely with the maintenance team to ensure that complex systems run smoothly, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on expertise. This role is perfect for a skilled technician who thrives on problem-solving, project ownership, and team development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with deionized water systems, filtration, purification, and utilities within regulated environments such as Life Sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical device manufacturing.

What You'll Do
As a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV – Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a technical lead and subject matter expert for facility maintenance activities.
• Providing guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to maintenance technicians.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing deionized (DI) water generation, purification, and filtration systems to ensure reliable operation and high water quality.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment such as HVAC systems, steam boilers, water systems, and electrical components.
• Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Diagnosing issues with pumps, valves, piping, pressure vessels, filters, and related equipment.
• Documenting maintenance activities and equipment logs in CMMS systems, ensuring compliance with GMP or other regulated standards.
• Supporting manufacturing operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring facility systems are operational.
• Participating in facility improvement projects, contractor coordination, and system upgrades.
• Overseeing spare parts inventory, equipment commissioning, and support for system asset retirement.
• Taking part in the on-call rotation (1 week every 5 weeks) to respond to after-hours emergencies and critical utility alarms.

What You'll Bring The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of industrial facilities maintenance experience, or an Associate degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining deionized water generation, purification, and filtration systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Experience using CMMS for maintenance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor others.

Why Join Us in Irvine?

• Competitive salary range of $83,400 – $116,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading systems.
• Enjoy comprehensive health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.
• Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently.
• Retirement plan options including 401(k) or pension plans.

Location & Schedule:
This position is on-site in Irvine, CA, and offers a full-time schedule Monday through Friday, with work hours starting at either 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM depending on business needs. The role includes a one-week on-call rotation every five weeks for emergency response outside of normal hours.

For more than 50 years, Helpmates has been connecting job seekers with opportunities in a variety of specialties. When you apply with us, you’ll work one-on-one with our team members so that we can get your resume in front of the right employers. Once we’ve made the connections, we know you’ll take it from there. We're excited to see you thrive!

Company Description

For more than 50 years, Helpmates has been connecting job seekers with opportunities in a variety of specialties. When you apply with us, you’ll work one-on-one with our team members so that we can get your resume in front of the right employers. Once we’ve made the connections, we know you’ll take it from there. We're excited to see you thrive!