Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Palo Alto, CA (Local candidates only – Onsite)

Pay Rate: $40–45/hr (Weekly pay + Medical Benefits)

Schedule: Full-time M–F (8am–5pm, flexible start/end times)

Contract: Long-term, ongoing – no end date (based on performance)

About the Client:

Our client is a public American software company specializing in big data analytics. Their software helps institutions tackle critical challenges, from stopping cyber threats to advancing healthcare research. The team focuses on machine-assisted and human-driven data analysis to support these initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems, equipment, and components.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems and different office sectors.
• Oversee or coordinate maintenance, operation, and repair of all HVAC systems, associated electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, building interior/exterior repairs, and related grounds.
• Conduct facility inspections, report conditions affecting client occupancy and operations.
• Manage and monitor ticketing and work order systems using CMMS technology.
• Maintain vendor relationships, schedule and support vendors onsite.
• Support onsite events, including setup, execution, and reset tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, maintain work area safety, and propose solutions to hazards.
• Ensure compliance with State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
• Support after-hours building activities as needed.
• Assist with other tasks to ensure mission-critical operations succeed.

What We Value

• Attention to detail and a discerning eye for quality.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work autonomously.
• Project management skills: planning, timeline tracking, implementation, and cross-team communication.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks.
• Willingness to be on-call for critical incidents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years in a Facilities or Maintenance role for commercial or corporate offices.
• Experience supporting facilities in corporate office, commercial, or hospitality settings; residential-only experience does not qualify.
• Some experience with electrical work, including troubleshooting installing/replacing/repairing commercial lighting fixtures.
• Knowledge of electrical basics and safety when working with lighting circuits (not full electrical work unless licensed).
• Hands-on experience performing work yourself.
• Some Carpentry experience: perform basic jobs such as repairing doors, cabinets, shelving, furniture; measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing
• Some experience with use of hand and power tools (saws, drills, hammers, levels, etc.).
• Basic troubleshooting with plumbing work; installing/repairing sinks, toilets, faucets, water lines, and drains.
• Experience working closely with vendors, including managing and communicating with them.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, learning ticketing systems).
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and climb ladders up to 30 ft.
• On-call and occasional overtime availability (emergencies only; roughly one Saturday per month if urgent).
• Clear standard background check.