3rd Shift

Mars•Victorville, CA

6d•$40 - $55

About The Position

The Utilities Technician is responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and management of facility utilities—including boiler systems—as well as buildings and grounds. The role leads Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Preventive Maintenance (PM) Pillar initiatives and manages contractor relationships to support high-quality, safe, and compliant facility operations. The position oversees facility utility systems, including boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water supply, waste management, and compressed air. It also directs preventive and corrective maintenance for buildings and grounds, contractor activities, safety and regulatory compliance, maintenance staff, budgets, and infrastructure projects.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in facility maintenance, utilities management, or related roles.
Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting steam and/or hot water boiler systems.
Proven experience managing contractors, including vendor selection, compliance, and performance oversight.
Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities, and grounds maintenance best practices.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Boiler Operator’s License or equivalent certification, as required by local regulations.
Experience leading Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) Preventive Maintenance programs.
Certification in facility management or relevant technical fields, such as HVAC or electrical.

Responsibilities

Oversee operation and maintenance of facility utilities, including boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water supply, waste management, and compressed air systems.
Manage boiler start-up, shutdown, monitoring, troubleshooting, inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs of boilers and associated equipment.
Ensure boiler operations comply with safety codes, environmental regulations, and manufacturer guidelines; maintain permits and schedule required inspections.
Monitor utility consumption and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Coordinate with external vendors and contractors on specialized maintenance and repairs.
Lead the MSE Preventive Maintenance Pillar by developing, implementing, and improving preventive maintenance strategies for utilities, buildings, and grounds.
Work with cross-functional teams to optimize preventive maintenance schedules for reliability and minimal downtime.
Analyze maintenance data and KPIs to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.
Facilitate training and awareness programs on preventive maintenance practices and ensure documentation meets MSE standards and site protocols.
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facility buildings; inspect for structural, mechanical, or electrical issues and supervise repairs, renovations, and upgrades.
Maintain records of building maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
Oversee landscaping, snow removal, pest control, and general grounds upkeep; ensure grounds are safe, clean, and well maintained.
Manage grounds service contracts and relationships with providers.
Select, onboard, and monitor contractors; ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate contractor schedules, conduct audits and safety reviews, maintain communication among contractors and internal stakeholders, and provide site-specific orientation and training.
Ensure work complies with company safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and ASTM; conduct safety audits and risk assessments and lead infrastructure-related emergency response efforts.
Supervise and train maintenance staff and groundskeepers, including specialized boiler operation and safety training; assign tasks, monitor performance, provide feedback, and foster continuous improvement and safety.
Develop and manage utilities, building maintenance, and groundskeeping budgets; plan and execute infrastructure capital projects, track expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.