• Facilities Electrician

    Aerotek (Fremont, CA)


    Job Title: Facilities Electrician** **Job Description

    A facilities maintenance electrician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems within R&D facilities. This includes troubleshooting electrical issues, installing new wiring or fixtures, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role also involves managing maintenance schedules, planning and executing complex electrical projects, collaborating with other departments, and providing expertise in troubleshooting intricate electrical issues. You must be willing to work across all main East Bay and Peninsula locations.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment utilizing technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.

    + Operate, diagnose, analyze, and repair industrial equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, air dryers, pumps, chillers, air handling units, electric doors, overhead cranes, and exhaust ventilation systems.

    + Work independently with the ability to be resourceful, plan, and organize work.

    + Perform daily general maintenance duties such as preventive maintenance, trouble calls, and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned.

    + Occasionally work on projects running conduit, pulling wire, and connecting devices utilizing lifts and ladders.

    + Use complex electrical schematics and blueprints to troubleshoot and correct problems.

    + Develop equipment SOPs and preventive maintenance programs.

    + Handle low to high voltage up to 480 VAC.

    + Have strong knowledge of switchgears, troubleshooting of motor controls, drives, and electronic components.

    + Interpret electrical prints and schematics; understanding of Drives and PLC is a plus.

    + Experience with CMMS software.

    Essential Skills

    + Electrical facilities maintenance

    + Troubleshooting

    + Repair

    + Preventive maintenance

    + Wiring

    + Conduit

    + Lighting

    + Schematic reading

    + Mechanical and electrical knowledge

    + Plumbing

    + Building maintenance

    + Industrial facility maintenance

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Minimum 7+ years related work experience as an Industrial or Facilities electrician

    + Ability to use hand tools, electrical meters, and testing equipment

    + Foreman electrician Certification (ETC, IMI, EMT)

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Once permanent, employees are eligible to purchase stock at a discounted price and receive full benefits. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

    Work Environment

    Work at offsite locations in Palo Alto, Fremont, and Hayward with a home location designated. These facilities operate 24/7 with shifts from 6am to 3pm, open to all days including weekends. The facility is non-union with a casual work attire policy, and some uniforms are provided for engineers.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Jan 23, 2026.

    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.