Facilities Technician

Cytiva; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Burnaby is looking for a Facilities Technician. This role involves routine maintenance of facility infrastructure, supporting site initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, technical training or experience in maintenance, and project management skills. The position offers a salary range of $56,700 to $67,000 CAD along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health care programs

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technical experience in facilities maintenance.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach toward EHS standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on facility infrastructure.
• Support and coordinate site initiatives for compliance and effectiveness.
• Manage security systems and oversee contractor management.

Skills

Preventative and corrective maintenance

Proactive approach to EHS standards

Project management coordination

Education

High school diploma with trades training or technical certification

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Job description

Overview

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At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s operating companies, our work saves lives and we are united by a commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll be part of a culture that values belonging and continuous improvement, helping turn ideas into impact and advancing solutions in life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health, with customers ranging from foundational research to vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. This role is an on-site position based in Burnaby, British Columbia, reporting to the Director of Operations within the Facilities department.

What you will do

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on facility infrastructure, building systems, and operational equipment to ensure optimal performance and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Support and coordinate site initiatives including events, quality programs, operational improvements, environmental health & safety (EHS), and sustainability efforts to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage and maintain security systems and protocols to safeguard personnel, facilities, and assets; oversee contractor management and sustainability programs to foster strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Who you are

• High school diploma complemented by trades training and/or relevant technical certification, or 3–5 years of technical experience in preventative and corrective maintenance across facilities systems.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach toward environmental, health, and safety standards and practices.

Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, move or carry items weighing 30–50 lbs occasionally and perform routine maintenance tasks using hand tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Building maintenance related training and/or certification.
• Forklift and scissor lift certification.
• Project management and coordination to meet customer expectations, manage timelines effectively, and support successful execution of site initiatives.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. This includes health care programs and paid time off. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Salary: The salary range for this role is $56,700 - $67,000 CAD. This is the range we believe is possible at the time of posting and may be adjusted in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off and medical/dental/vision insurance for eligible employees.

Equal opportunity: Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available to access our website and participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at 1-202-419-7762 or [e-mail] to request accommodation.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.