Job Description
Position Title: Facilities Technician II
Work Location: Pleasanton, CA, 94588
Assignment Duration: 3+ months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The Facilities Technician II is responsible for performing a wide range of skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational support activities across the facility, grounds, and building systems.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC-R systems, including air handlers, chillers, rooftop units, CRAC units, exhaust systems, and ducting.
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Troubleshoot and repair steam and hot-water boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and associated piping.
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Maintain and repair controlled temperature units (CTUs), including incubators, refrigerators, freezers, environmental chambers, and stability rooms.
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Conduct maintenance on RO/DI water systems, including filters, tanks, distribution loops, and point-of-use equipment.
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Support maintenance and troubleshooting for Autoclaves, sterilizers, and related utility supply systems.
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Maintain facility plumbing systems, including drains, faucets, fixtures, pressurized lines, and backflow preventers.
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Perform routine and emergency repairs on compressed air, gas, and utility distribution systems, including nitrogen, CO2, oxygen, and vacuum lines.
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Diagnose mechanical failures using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring minimal downtime.
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Install, maintain, and repair electrical power distribution systems ranging from 12V to 480V.
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Troubleshoot motors, motor controllers, contactors, relays, VFDs, breakers, and panel boards.
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Support maintenance and periodic testing of emergency generators, ATS systems, and emergency lighting.
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Perform inspections and repairs on UPS systems, including battery checks and load tests.
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Conduct thermographic inspections using IR imaging to identify electrical hot spots and prevent failures.
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Diagnose and repair lighting systems, controls, occupancy sensors, and energy-saving components.
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Install and terminate conduit, wiring, junction boxes, and fixtures in compliance with NEC codes.
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Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems such as ALC, Siemens, JCI, and Distech.
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Identify issues with system programming, alarms, networked controls, scheduling, setpoints, and trending.
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Perform routine testing and calibration of sensors, actuators, thermostats, pressure transducers, and control valves.
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Respond to environmental excursions, system alarms, or abnormal building conditions in real time.
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Document findings and escalate system-level issues requiring engineering intervention.
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and calibrate Rees monitoring systems connected to CTUs, cleanrooms, and critical equipment.
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Investigate environmental alerts and document all corrective actions.
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Coordinate with engineering, quality, or lab teams when monitored equipment trends outside defined ranges.
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Perform routine carpentry tasks, including repairs to doors, hardware, drywall, ceiling tiles, and cabinetry.
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Support painting, patching, and architectural maintenance to maintain GMP and non-GMP areas.
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Install or repair office fixtures such as shelving, brackets, casework, and ergonomic equipment.
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Maintain exterior facility components including walkways, lighting, signage, and safety features.
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Support snow/ice removal or seasonal maintenance where applicable.
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Conduct periodic, scheduled, and unscheduled facility inspections to identify repair needs, safety concerns, or equipment degradation.
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Complete PMs on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems following SOPs, manufacturer guidance, and safety protocols.
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Execute test procedures for boilers, emergency generators, exhaust systems, and safety equipment.
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Utilize SAP Plant Maintenance to open, update, track, and close work orders.
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Document labor hours, parts used, equipment status, inspection findings, and corrective actions.
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Maintain accurate equipment history records to support audits and regulatory readiness.
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Assist with updating equipment master data, asset lists, and PM plans as required.
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Work in accordance with safety policies, regulations, NEC codes, building codes, and site procedures.
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Participate in job hazard assessments, lockout/tagout procedures, confined-space entry, and hot-work protocols.
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Identify potential facility hazards and take corrective or preventive action.
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Respond to facility emergencies, unexpected outages, leaks, alarms, or unsafe conditions.
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Support EHS initiatives, audits, and continuous-improvement projects.
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Collaborate with engineering, lab staff, operations, safety, security, and external vendors.
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Communicate work status, issues, and repair timelines to internal stakeholders.
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Provide technical guidance and support for small projects, installations, and moves.
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Escort vendors, oversee contracted work when required, and ensure compliance with site standards.
Qualification & Experience:
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AA Technical Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or related field. 10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing electrical systems/equipment /experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems/equipment and experience working with control systems (BAS, BMS, building management controls)
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Licensed/Certified Electrician (state or nationally recognized certification) 10+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing electrical systems/equipment /experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems/equipment 3+ years of experience working with control systems (BAS, BMS, building management controls)
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 53.57/hr.