Maintenance Facilities Technician (Union City)

Maintenance Facility Technician

Location: Union City, CA

Pay: $35$40 per hour, depending on experience

Employment Type: Temporary Contract Assignment (6 Months)

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Facility Technician to support general building maintenance, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and fully operational facility while responding to maintenance requests and supporting daily facility operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Complete basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry repairs.
• Respond to maintenance service requests, document work, and update job statuses through a ticketing system.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and special projects.
• Coordinate with contractors and other maintenance professionals to complete repairs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Support general facility upkeep, office cleaning, and 5S initiatives.
• Follow OSHA regulations and workplace safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Communicate maintenance progress, outstanding issues, and completed work to appropriate personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical/trade school certification preferred.
• 24 years of experience in facilities maintenance, equipment repair, or preventative maintenance.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, or general carpentry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose building and equipment issues.
• Experience using maintenance ticketing systems preferred.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of OSHA safety requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Organized with excellent follow-through.
• Able to prioritize maintenance requests and manage multiple projects.
• Communicates clearly and provides timely status updates.
• Dependable, accountable, and safety-conscious.
• Works well independently and collaboratively with others.
• Customer-service oriented with a proactive approach to maintenance needs.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a laboratory, manufacturing, production, and warehouse environment. Employees may be exposed to operating machinery, moving equipment, and various industrial work conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, bend, kneel, and crouch as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Team lifting is required for heavier items.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to safely perform job responsibilities.

Safety & Quality Expectations

• Follow all established workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, safety violations, and potential hazards.
• Follow established quality management procedures.
• Identify facility or equipment issues and take appropriate corrective action.