Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Facilities Supervisor/Lead
LOCATION: Fremont, CA (some travel to Hayward)
DURATION: 3 Months Contract to Hire
RATE RANGE: $35-50/hour
TOP 3 SKILLS:
- 3 years supervising or leading facilities maintenance teams
- Strong HVAC, mechanical, and Client expertise (Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition)
- R&D lab/cleanroom facility experience and subcontractor management
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations across its R&D labs. This hands-on leadership role oversees HVAC, mechanical, and infrastructure systems, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs and subcontractors, and builds a high-performing maintenance team that keeps research environments running without interruption.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise daily facilities maintenance in R&D labs, including HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust, and specialized lab infrastructure
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance
- Review and approve ductwork, piping, exhaust, and HVAC installation and repair work, including brazing, soldering, and welding practices
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Client platforms
- Conduct and review inspections for performance, safety, and lab-specific compliance
- Manage and evaluate subcontractors for quality and adherence to specs
- Prioritize service requests and allocate resources
- Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance team members
- Drive a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7 years of mechanical or facility maintenance experience, including 3 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Strong HVAC, mechanical repair, and infrastructure expertise, including new equipment start-up
- Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards
- Effective leader and communicator with a customer-focused approach
- Able to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
- Willing to travel between Bay Area R&D sites
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Client platforms: Automated Logic, Siemens, Ignition (hands-on and oversight)
- CMMS for work orders and PM scheduling
- Microsoft Office Suite
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Industrial, commercial, or R&D environment experience
- Familiarity with cleanrooms, specialized ventilation, and unique lab utilities
EDUCATION:
- Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school completion preferred