Maintenance Facilities Technician

WESTPAK, Inc.•Union City, CA

8d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Facilities Technician supports site operations by performing general building maintenance, equipment maintenance, and equipment repairs. The role ensures facilities and equipment are operational, clean, safe, and regularly reviewed in accordance with WESTPAK’s Quality Management System. The position supports facilities and equipment service tickets, scheduled and unscheduled work requests, special projects, general administration, office cleaning, and 5S activities. It also requires cooperation with other trades and contractors to complete work orders to trade standards and internal customer expectations. The work takes place in a typical laboratory environment, with frequent involvement in manufacturing, production, and warehouse/distribution areas. The role may involve exposure to moving parts and machines. WESTPAK expects employees to uphold safety policies and promptly report violations, unsafe behaviors, hazardous conditions, and environmental releases. Employees must also follow the company’s Quality Systems Management program, identify nonconformities, and initiate appropriate corrective actions. This is a temporary, six-month contract assignment. The stated anticipated pay range is $35–$40 per hour, plus a company-wide KPI bonus incentive and Employee Stock Ownership participation.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to four years of experience supporting facilities and maintenance repair and preventive maintenance.
Training or expertise in HVAC, controls, plumbing, or general carpentry.
Ability to troubleshoot and methodically determine causes and resolutions for machinery and building issues.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic knowledge of electrical work.
Ability to prioritize work and maintain effective status updates for ticket owners.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Strong accountability, customer-service focus, organization, follow-through, collaboration, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical or trade school certification.
Experience working within a facilities ticketing system.
Strong safety preparedness and behaviors.
Proficiency with power tools.

Responsibilities

Support the facilities and equipment service ticket systems by logging work, closing jobs promptly, troubleshooting basic equipment issues, and communicating request status through the ticket system.
Follow work instructions to support equipment service, including general preventive maintenance.
Perform basic facilities repairs involving carpentry, electrical, and plumbing needs.
Assist with scheduled and unscheduled work requests and special projects as requested.
Complete tasks in a timely and professional manner.
Work with other trade skill sets and contractors to complete work orders to trade standards and internal customer expectations.
Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work area and support ticket items to close findings.
Support general administration, office cleaning, and 5S.
Apply knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and other life-critical permits as necessary.
Contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
Uphold safety policies and promptly report safety violations, unsafe behaviors, hazardous conditions, and environmental releases.
Comply with WESTPAK’s Quality Systems Management program, identify nonconformities, and initiate appropriate corrective actions.