Facility Specialist IV-Plumber

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Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$29.00 - $39.60

Location:

Gloucester,MA

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Facilities Specialist IV

Location: Gloucester, MA

Level: T4

Position Summary

The Facilities Specialist IV is a senior, hands-on facilities role with a primary focus on commercial/industrial plumbing systems and overall facility maintenance. This position supports office, lab, cleanroom, and manufacturing support environments, ensuring building systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role works independently, serves as a technical resource for others, and coordinates contractors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary and process waste systems, fixtures, pumps, valves, and related components.

• Perform facility-wide maintenance activities in addition to plumbing, including mechanical repairs, minor electrical/low-voltage support, and building repairs (within scope of training and qualifications).

• Support cleanroom, laboratory, and manufacturing support plumbing systems, including water quality, pressure regulation, drainage, and system reliability.

• Use CMMS (e.g., Maximo) to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and asset history.

• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing plumbing and facility services, ensuring work meets safety, quality, and code requirements.

• Troubleshoot plumbing-related alarms or issues that impact operations and environmental controls.

• Document work clearly and accurately using CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.

• Participate, unless otherwise noted, in a weekly on-call rotation to support after-hours or emergency facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Plumber License (Journeyman or Master, commercial/industrial)

• 7–10 years of facilities maintenance experience with a strong plumbing focus

• Proven technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Experience working independently in an operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing support environments

• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Maximo

• Knowledge of building systems and coordination with HVAC and controls teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Physical & Work Environment

• Physically active role requiring lifting, climbing, working in tight spaces, and use of hand and power tools

• Work may occur in office, lab, manufacturing support, and cleanroom environments with appropriate PPE

• Participation in an on-call rotation may require off-hours, overnight, or weekend response

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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