Facilities Technician

Job Description: TOP SKILLS PER MGR: 1. Experience in facility maintenance 2. Positive can do attitude 3. Experience using tools and hands on The primary focus for this position is to identify and troubleshoot site Facilities related issues, provide repair vendor oversight/management/coordination when necessary, and ensure the maintenance and repairs for the campus are followed through with from start to finish. This position will often be the primary contact for all vendor contacts for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance. As a member of the Facilities Team, the position will provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and procedures to meet the goals of the company. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for daily communication with lab science staff and facilities team. Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains a safe workplace. Monitors and disposes of waste. Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices as related to the tasks being performed. Receives and distributes lab material deliveries. Performs shipping of laboratory and office items. Manages and maintains lab gases. Clean-up in support of lab/facilities activities. Manages the laboratory loading dock receiving all deliveries. Responsible for communicating with science staff on needs and communicating them directly to the lab manager. Attends to lab equipment alarms during off hours. Required to assist the lab manager, and senior facilities specialist as contract engineers come in to maintain lab equipment. Obtain DOT/IATA training. Obtaining Wastewater Treatment I certification if required. Perform other related duties as required. Internal relationships include working with Research Scientists, Research Associates and colleagues within Operations. External relationships include contact with various vendors and property maintenance team Responsible for daily communication with facilities manager and facilities team Monitor and respond to BAS and Alarm monitoring systems campuswide. Responsible for performing building maintenance walks, submitting/completing work requests, and performing work to keep campus upkeep. Participation in On-Call rotation coverage 5+ years of experience in Facilities maintenance & vendor oversight Experience with MEP troubleshooting Familiarity with BMS & CMMS programs Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. Effective verbal & written communication skills. Experience working around active science & lab environments a plus; but not required Ability to comply with laboratory safety guidelines. High attention to detail. Computer skills, basic knowledge of Outlook & Microsoft applications (word, excel, etc.) Problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work occasional off-hours for functional lab/business accommodations Time-management skills; maintenance experience; familiarity with upkeep and prioritization within a multi-building footprint Ability to Climb ladders, utilize basic hand/power tools, sit/stand/crouch for prolonged periods Ability to lift 0-60 lbs Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and executing maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment under vendor contracts under the direction of Facilities Managers campuswide. Collaborating with all internal stakeholders when repair/maintenance involves multiple department coordination Track short-term improvements and maintenance in coordination with the building management team. Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility building systems (i.e., HVAC, alarms, and system failures) Manage contractor and vendor relationships under the direction of the Facilities Manager Experience / Training / Education: Certificate program for facilities, or equivalent work experience 5+ years’ experience in laboratory facility maintenance. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Ability to work in a fast-paced multitasking environment. Knowledge and ability to perform basic lab equipment maintenance (e.g., oil in pumps). Effective verbal communication skill. Ability to comply with laboratory safety guidelines. Attention to detail. Computer skills, basic knowledge. Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work in a team environment. Time-management skills Education: Associate's Degree\n\nResponsibilities:\nIdentify and troubleshoot site Facilities related issues.^Provide repair vendor oversight/management/coordination when necessary.^Ensure the maintenance and repairs for the campus are followed through with from start to finish.^Act as the primary contact for all vendor contacts for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.^Provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities.^Manage resources, services, and procedures to meet company goals.^Responsible for daily communication with lab science staff and facilities team.^Comply with all safety rules, practice good housekeeping, and maintain a safe workplace.^Monitor and dispose of waste.^Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices as related to the tasks being performed.^Receive and distribute lab material deliveries.^Perform shipping of laboratory and office items.^Manage and maintain lab gases.^Perform clean-up in support of lab/facilities activities.^Manage the laboratory loading dock receiving all deliveries.^Responsible for communicating with science staff on needs and communicating them directly to the lab manager.^Attend to lab equipment alarms during off hours.^Assist the lab manager and senior facilities specialist as contract engineers come in to maintain lab equipment.^Obtain DOT/IATA training.^Obtain Wastewater Treatment I certification if required.^Perform other related duties as required.^Work with Research Scientists, Research Associates and colleagues within Operations.^Contact various vendors and property maintenance team.^Responsible for daily communication with facilities manager and facilities team.^Monitor and respond to BAS and Alarm monitoring systems campuswide.^Responsible for performing building maintenance walks, submitting/completing work requests, and performing work to keep campus upkeep.^Participate in On-Call rotation coverage.^Coordinate, schedule, and execute maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment under vendor contracts under the direction of Facilities Managers campuswide.^Collaborate with all internal stakeholders when repair/maintenance involves multiple department coordination.^Track short-term improvements and maintenance in coordination with the building management team.^Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility building systems (i.e., HVAC, alarms, and system failures).^Manage contractor and vendor relationships under the direction of the Facilities Manager.