Job Description

Overview

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team at Esoterix in Calabasas, CA. The role involves operating and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems to support healthcare advancements.

Responsibilities

  • Participate as an active member of the integrated maintenance team.
  • Operate and maintain a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Use fault-finding procedures and manufacturer manuals to diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Operate and repair steam boiler systems and associated steam services.
  • Conduct water treatment tests and maintain water systems (hot, cold, domestic, and laboratory).
  • Inspect, operate, and repair heating systems, compressed air systems, pumping systems, and extract systems.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical equipment and installations in compliance with current regulations.
  • Maintain and repair belt drive systems, including pulley and bearing replacements.
  • Work on drainage systems and understand their design and function.
  • Troubleshoot and repair control systems, including actuators and building management systems (BMS).
  • Perform welding (gas or electric) and pipe installations using copper, plastic, or steel.
  • Assist in training new hires and apprentices.
  • Calibrate and commission equipment according to standard operating procedures.
  • Provide technical support to facilities management.
  • Manage subcontractors during service disruptions.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 3 years or more of hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical building services.
  • 1 year or more of experience in building and facilities maintenance is desired.
  • 1 year or more of experience with a Building Automation System is a plus.
  • Additional certifications or training in specialized systems (e.g., boiler operation, BMS, HVAC) are advantageous.
  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to read and use operation and service manuals.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Capable of managing subcontractors and coordinating service activities.
  • Willingness to mentor and support junior staff.
  • Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment.
  • Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
  • Must hold a valid, clean driver’s license.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday 3:00PM-11:30PM.
  • Participation in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours technical support.
  • Availability to work on-call as needed, including after hours and on weekends.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Calabasas, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 44% below the $35/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $28–$44/hr across 478 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 3% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Calabasas, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Calabasas, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 623 other active welding openings from 287 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Vast (22), and Relativity Space (20). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $71/hr, Long Beach at $54/hr, and Torrance at $43/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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