Job Title: HVAC Equipment Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The HVAC Equipment Maintenance Technician will be a key member of the Test Facilities & Equipment Engineering Team within the Engineering Test Organization. This role supports Reliability/Durability, Strength, Environmental, Safety, and Performance Test teams by ensuring the safe operation of the lab through the installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of test equipment, workshop assets, and facility infrastructure.

ResponsibilitiesPerform the installation and commissioning of test equipment, workshop assets, and facility infrastructure.Conduct preventive maintenance and repair of test equipment, workshop assets, and facility infrastructure.Interact with outside contractors and service personnel to manage equipment installation, commissioning, or repair projects.Mentor less experienced technicians as appropriate.Essential SkillsInstallation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems.Experience with environmental test chambers, cooling, heating, and freezer systems.EPA Universal Certification.1+ years of hands-on experience with refrigeration cycles.Knowledge of Cascade equipment/systems.Experience with mechanical, electrical, and schematic equipment maintenance.Proven record of hands-on experience maintaining gearboxes, electrical panels, and pneumatic systems on HVAC units.Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong interpersonal and communication skills.2-year Technical Trade School Degree or equivalent work experience.Experience in the Industrial and Manufacturing Equipment Repair Industry.Experience with Digital Multimeters.Previous experience with the repair of test equipment (preferred but not required).Hands-on technical experience in diagnosing/troubleshooting equipment failures and their repair.Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and shop equipment.Fluency with blueprints and schematics (electrical/plumbing/refrigeration/controls).Experience with soldering/brazing (copper-to-copper/copper-to-brass/copper-to-steel).Ability to communicate orally and maintain strong documentation upon completing work.Ability to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines.Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments.Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and the public.Experience working in a team-based environment to achieve common goals.Why Work Here?

Candidates who transition to permanent positions become eligible to receive stock. The company encourages superior work, noticing and rewarding outstanding performance. You will appreciate a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a research and development factory with an indoor setting in a massive manufacturing facility. Different teams occupy various parts of the factory, all contributing to the R&D efforts. An NDA is required to specify the equipment being worked on. Primarily based in Fremont, this role also requires some travel to support other sites around the South Bay area. The day shift has a flexible start time from 8am-9am, with coverage needed up to 6pm. Expect to work 8-10 hour days with potential overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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