General Facilities Technician - 3rd Shift

JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (some travel to Hayward)
DURATION: 3+ Month Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $35-40/hour
SHIFT: Monday Friday 11:30pm - 6:30pm (some weekend work)

TOP 3 SKILLS:

1. HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance (boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, exhaust)
2. Client platforms (Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition)
3. Multi-trade hands-on skills, including brazing, soldering, and welding

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a General Facilities Maintenance Technician to operate, repair, and maintain critical systems in its R&D labs. The role calls for strong HVAC, mechanical, and infrastructure expertise and the ability to troubleshoot quickly in a fast-paced research environment. This is a graveyard shift role that requires a highly reliable candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Facilities contractor scopes of work, including job walks, LOTO confirmation, pre/post-job reviews, and ensuring contractors follow our client's standards
• Operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, control, and infrastructure systems
• Install, repair, and modify ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, including brazing, soldering, and welding
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems for performance, safety, and lab-specific compliance
• Identify and request parts needed for jobs
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during maintenance and installation projects
• Respond to lab service requests and support general facility maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience as an industrial or manufacturing technician
• HVAC technician willing to work across other trades
• Strong HVAC, mechanical repair, and installation skills, with knowledge of codes and safety regulations
• Familiarity with lab facility needs, including ventilation, cleanroom support, and specialized utilities
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, and parts lists
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and initiative; able to work alone and in teams
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Reliable and dependable for graveyard shift
• Willing to travel between Bay Area R&D sites

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Client platforms: Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition
• Brazing, soldering, welding
• Hand and power tools
• CMMS software
• Microsoft Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lab/cleanroom facility experience

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree or trade school completion preferred