Building Systems Technician

About the role

The Building Systems Technician will monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot abnormal conditions in building systems that support ZT’s 24x7 manufacturing environment, including major electrical systems, mechanical/HVAC systems, including a centralize chiller plant, and generators.  The Building Systems Technician will utilize ZT’s Building Management System to remotely monitor performance and anticipate issues with the facilities’ mechanical systems and ensure that scheduled maintenance is performed in a timely manner by both self-performing the work and engaging ZT’s Maintenance Contractor when required.  

The Building Systems Technician will oversee the major mechanical and electrical building systems that support our engineering labs, manufacturing facilities and warehouse operations.  The role requires a combination of both technical knowledge, especially with chillers, mechanical and electrical building systems, and project management skills.  Relevant experience in an industrial facility setting is highly desired.

ZT Systems currently utilizes over one million square feet of manufacturing, warehouses, and test labs space across multiple facilities in Secaucus NJ.  The role will be based on-site in Secaucus NJ.

What you will do:

• Monitor ZT’s critical power monitoring system, environmental monitoring system and building management system to identify issues and minimize the risk of equipment & operational downtime.

• Be responsible for the uptime and maintenance of HVAC, generators and electrical distribution systems.
• Proactively engage with business partners and stakeholders on the Operations Team to identify and resolve building system issues.  Respond to employee reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on the critical systems.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical equipment and inspect buildings, grounds, and all equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning operation. Proactively identify issues and take the needed steps to resolve them.
• Ensure the defined predictive, planned, or preventive maintenance/cleaning schedule is followed. Escort and periodically check on vendors while performing maintenance to ensure that the company rules and operating procedures are followed.
• Manage inventory of spare parts pools and notify the correct parties when parts are used / depleted and require procurement.
• Support startup, commissioning and integration of new equipment and systems into the facilities infrastructure.
• Recommend corrective actions to ZT’s Facility Engineering Manager if additional resources are required and act as a Point of Contact for external resources.
• Coordinate with ZT Facilities Staff the timing of any work that may affect performance or result in downtime for mechanical equipment servicing the manufacturing and test facility.
• Possess and maintain any required factory certifications for Chiller, Cooling Tower, and Generator maintenance.

What you bring

• A minimum of a trade school certification in a technical field or equivalent practical experience in mechanical / HVAC systems and controls.  Experience with centrifugal chillers preferred. 
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• A collaborative approach to problem solving.
• An ownership mentality to facility system performance and uptime
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise.
• Ability to climb and work on platforms, ladders and under raised floors.

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $ 72,800.00 and $87,500.00 annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

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What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.