Technician, Maint Facilities

PLZ Corp • Riverside, CA

6d • $33 - $45

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 role combines hands-on maintenance with engineering principles such as system optimization and root cause analysis, and supports projects and vendors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–8+ years of facilities repair or maintenance experience in manufacturing facilities maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot HVAC, boilers, compressors, industrial piping/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 controls 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, LOTO, GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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