About this role
Job Title: Facilities ElectricianJob DescriptionThe 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. Additionally, the role involves managing maintenance schedules, planning and executing complex electrical projects, collaborating with other departments, and providing expertise in troubleshooting intricate electrical issues 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. • Self-direct 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. • Experience in handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC. • Strong knowledge of switchgears, troubleshooting motor controls, drives, and electronic components. • Ability to interpret electrical prints and schematics; understanding of Drives and PLC is a plus. • Experience with CMMS software. Essential Skills • Minimum 7+ years of 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). Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with electrical, facilities maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, wiring, conduit, lighting, schematic, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building maintenance, facility maintenance, and industrial systems. Why Work Here?Once permanent, eligible to purchase stock at a discounted price along with full benefits. Work EnvironmentWork at offsite locations in Palo Alto, Fremont, and Hayward, with each facility having a home location. The buildings operate 24/7, with schedules from Monday to Friday. Must be open to working on weekends. The facility is non-union, with casual work attire and some uniforms provided for engineers. Available shifts include one from 6 am to 3 pm open to all days, including weekends, and another from 10 pm to 6:30 am. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.