**Job Title: Utilities & Building Fabric Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Utilities & Building Fabric Technician to maintain and operate our ammonia refrigeration system and associated equipment, including boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC units, air compressors, and other essential facility systems. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical work to ensure the smooth operation of both the plant and office buildings. **Responsibilities** + Maintain and operate the Ammonia refrigeration system and associated equipment, including boilers, hot water heaters, roof top HVAC units, air compressors, O-zone generation equipment, water softening equipment, Co-generation system, and fixed fire suppression systems. + Perform semi-specialized maintenance tasks in plumbing, carpentry, painting, cement applications, door repairs, building lighting, rooftop ventilation units, fire sprinkler piping repairs, building electrical, and utilities. + Monitor, adjust, and maintain the wastewater system and coordinate repairs of its components including cleaning, troubleshooting, electrical, and mechanical repairs. + Identify and procure parts, supplies, and services required to maintain assigned areas and shifts. + Conduct routine inspections of walls, floors, ceilings, insulation, piping, roof, parking lot, and wastewater system. + Perform minor electrical repairs, including the replacement or repair of fixtures using appropriate tools. + Replace or update inoperable or old building materials and appliances to provide a safe, comfortable working environment using various tools and materials. + Diagnose malfunctions or hidden defects in equipment and machinery and repair all assigned equipment. + Read wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and manuals. + Enter data into the CMMS and update maintenance logs. + Implement measures to improve routine maintenance, production efficiencies, operational effectiveness, equipment performance, and safety. **Essential Skills** + Experience operating ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with established safety procedures, codes, and regulations. + Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions in equipment and machinery. + Proficiency in reading wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and manuals. + Experience with CMMS data entry and maintenance logs. + Understanding of steam principles and facility steam systems with the ability to troubleshoot pumps, valves, piping, and water treatment. + General knowledge of air systems, water systems, and fire protection systems. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to read electrical schematics and layouts. + EPA Section 608 Universal Certification. + Proficiency in welding (Stick, MIG, TIG, Soldering/Brazing). + Certification of Qualification on ammonia refrigeration system, CO2 system, and PSM process. + Knowledge of storm water systems and water systems for processing food waste/debris. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where your expertise and skills are valued and encouraged. We believe in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational effectiveness, and safety. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and be part of a team dedicated to maintaining a high standard of facility operations. **Work Environment** You will be working indoors in an ambient temperature environment, with potential exposure to product-related dust, powder, and smoke. If you have food-related allergies, please contact HR for further information. The role requires the use of various tools and equipment, such as welding equipment, power saws, hammers, drills, and more, to perform maintenance tasks. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.58 - $34.00/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 San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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. 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.