Technician, Maint Facilities

PLZ, Corp • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is an advanced-level, multi-craft technician responsible for complex troubleshooting, reliability improvement, and technical support of facility systems, utilities, and infrastructure within a manufacturing facility. The position combines hands-on maintenance with engineering principles such as system optimization and root cause analysis, and provides project and vendor support.

The technician maintains and improves facility systems and critical utilities, supports production reliability, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to Facilities Associates. The role requires compliance with PLZ safety and applicable LOTO, GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Cal-OSHA regulations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–8+ years of facilities repairs or maintenance experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot HVAC, boilers, compressors, industrial piping and plumbing systems, electrical systems, and control systems.
• Knowledge of steam regulators, valves, fittings, and pressure-reducing systems.
• Experience with pipe threading, cutting, fitting, and installation.
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and reliability methods.
• Experience supporting capital projects and vendor coordination.
• CMMS proficiency and data-driven maintenance experience.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or associate degree.
• Experience with control systems, PLC troubleshooting, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting of HVAC, boilers, chillers, industrial steam piping, plumbing and piping systems, compressed air, water, and electrical distribution systems.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues using engineering principles.
• Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Support capital projects, including vendor management and bids, installation, commissioning, and modification of facility equipment and utilities.
• Read, interpret, and modify blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Monitor utilities performance and identify energy efficiency improvements.
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support production by ensuring reliability of critical utilities, including compressed air, water, electrical, and HVAC.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to Facilities Associates.
• Use CMMS systems to track maintenance, analyze trends, and improve maintenance strategies.
• Follow PLZ safety requirements and LOTO, GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Voluntary additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company-provided match.
• Paid time off.
• Bonus incentive programs, subject to program rules and individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED