Sr. Facilities Technician

Palo Alto, CA

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

@Orchard, LLC is hiring a detail-oriented Sr. Facilities Technician.  The role will be based in Palo Alto, CA.  In this role, you will support the maintenance of high-tech manufacturing and testing environments. You will ensure our facility meets the rigorous standards required for aerospace production, including cleanroom integrity and equipment uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plumbing & Piping Systems: Perform installation, repair, and preventative maintenance on potable water systems, drain/waste lines, backflow prevention devices, and industrial/process piping, including pipefitting and leak detection.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine checks on critical infrastructure, including HVAC systems, air compressors, and high-pressure gas lines
• Cleanroom Management: Assist in maintaining ISO-rated cleanroom environments, ensuring filtration systems, airlocks, and supporting plumbing/fluid systems function within strict specifications
• Facility Upkeep: Handle plumbing repairs, basic electrical (ballasts/outlets), and structural repairs (drywall/painting) across the campus
• Tooling & Equipment: Assist senior techs in the setup and movement of heavy flight hardware and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA and ITAR regulations. Complete all work orders via the UpKeep CMMS to maintain a clear audit trail

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in plumbing, HVAC, or related facilities/mechanical trade
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on ladders or elevated platforms
• Ability to drive to campus locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification in Plumbing (e.g. backflow prevention assembly tester/repairer certification) strongly preferred.  
• Facility Management Professional (FMP), OSHA 10, or OSHA 30 Safety Certificates beneficial.  
• Hands-on experience with pipefitting, backflow prevention systems, potable water systems, or industrial/process piping
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and follow complex technical manuals
• Aerospace or military experience is highly valued

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skill sets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay range for this position is: $23.72 - $39.53 hourly. 

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation for providing recruiting solutions to time-sensitive talent scarcity issues and delivering better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.