What this job involves: What this job involves: The Maintenance Mechanic provides support for watch engineers in a biomedical research facility. This role's responsibilities include preventive maintenance (PM), emergency response, and general upkeep of specialized laboratory infrastructure. Key tasks involve maintaining and repairing HVAC systems with precise environmental controls, laboratory-grade plumbing, and electrical systems supporting sensitive research equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic must be able to perform repairs, maintenance, and replacements of various building and laboratory components both independently and with team support, while adhering to strict biosafety protocols.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Follow all safety policies and procedures, maintains strict attention to detail when working on job sites.
- Performance of ongoing preventive and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other installed systems, equipment, and components
- Utilizes CMMS work order system to manage the timely completion of all preventative and corrective maintenance assignments.
- Repair/Replace/Install ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, floor tile, etc.
- Minor plumbing including unclogging drains, water leaks, etc.
- Minor HVAC including filter and belt change, etc.
- Minor electrical including lamp replacement, etc.
- Perform assigned facility rounds and due diligence efforts by being proactive; reporting on conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations; entering work orders for resolution.
- Be a member of the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building components and equipment.
- Provide best-in-class customer services to all Tenants and Agencies.
- Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
- Escorting vendors onsite to perform routine preventative maintenance or repairs.
- Must be willing and able to support any after-hours building related activity as required.
- Ensure that work is performed efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.
- Must complete all required safety trainings as scheduled and on time.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM.
- Must be willing and able to respond to any after-hours building-related activities as required.
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
- Experience in commercial or industrial building maintenance.
- Familiarity with various building operational components.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Experience in minor repairs and installations (e.g., ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, floor tiles).
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance best practices.
- Experience in vendor management and supervision.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments.
- Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation.
- Certifications in relevant trades or maintenance fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
- Previous experience working in a biopharma research environment a plus!
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience in general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC system maintenance.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance (PM) tasks.
- Emergency response capabilities.
- Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Basic electrical skills (e.g., lamp replacement).
- Ability to perform facility rounds and due diligence efforts.
- Ability to recognize and address safety hazards.
- Willingness to work after-hours when required.
- Time management and efficiency in task completion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Estimated total compensation for this position:
$25.00 - $30.00 USD Hourly
The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.
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