Facilities Technician

Job Description

Title: Facilities Technician

Location: Milpitas, CA

Contract-to-Hire

Compensation : $30-$35/hr

Shift:
1st Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Must Have Skill Set:

• HVAC and electrical troubleshooting experience
• Experience with chillers, compressors, cooling towers, and critical utilities
• Basic controls/BMS knowledge
• Facilities or utilities maintenance background within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read instruction manuals and perform electrical measurements including DC power
• 2+ years of related experience

Overview:
Sterling Engineering is seeking a well-rounded Facilities Technician for a growing manufacturing environment in Milpitas, CA. This role is focused on maintaining and troubleshooting critical facility systems, including HVAC equipment, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, CDA systems, and water-cooled infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong facilities maintenance background with exposure to electrical systems and basic controls/BMS systems. Candidates from semiconductor, food production, chemical, pharmaceutical, or other critical utility environments are encouraged to apply.


Job Duties:

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC and facility utility systems
• Support chillers, compressors, cooling towers, CDA systems, and related equipment
• Monitor and maintain water-cooled systems and critical utilities infrastructure
• Assist with facilities controls and BMS-related troubleshooting
• Read technical manuals, schematics, and instructions for diagnostics and repair
• Perform electrical measurements and basic DC power troubleshooting
• Complete preventative maintenance activities and equipment inspections
• Support clean room and manufacturing facility operations as needed
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with safety standards and procedures

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of facilities, utilities, or HVAC maintenance experience
• Experience within manufacturing, semiconductor, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or similar environments preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, compressors, and cooling towers
• Basic understanding of BMS/controls systems
• Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred
• Clean room experience is a plus
• HVAC certification, OSHA certification, facilities controls training, or related technical education preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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