Biocontainment Facility Maintenance Tech II

BNBI; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BNBI is seeking a maintenance technician to support NBACC's critical infrastructure in Frederick, MD. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and control systems, with emphasis on biosafety compliance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inspections, minor repairs, and assisting senior technicians during urgent repairs. The ideal candidate reads schematics, uses hand/tools, and can work independently while adhering to

Qualifications

• High School graduate with 4+ years’ experience in HVAC or critical infrastructure systems; high-containment experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• OSHA safety regulations knowledge; OSHA 10 or 30 certification required.
• Specialty knowledge in maintenance of critical infrastructure systems (industrial HVAC, steam, chilled water, electrical).
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; ability to read schematics for electrical/control systems.
• Proficient computer skills; ability to use electronic forms and web-based applications.
• Ability to work independently on non-critical systems and under supervision for critical systems.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain qualifications for maintenance activities in BSL‑2/3/4 labs; familiarity with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide decontamination is preferred.
• Skills to support NBACC management system (e.g., ISO).

Responsibilities

• Performs predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance with limited supervision.
• Independently handles minor repairs; assists with critical-system repairs.
• Conducts periodic facility inspections and addresses issues.
• Assists senior technicians during emergency repairs and containment breaches.
• Escort for skilled-service vendors and support for subcontractors.
• Mentors junior staff on maintenance tasks and safety protocols.
• Contributes to maintenance procedures and documentation.
• Adheres to biosafety/biosecurity protocols and PPE usage; follows NBACC safety procedures.
• Documents tasks via Asset Management System; monitors alarms, gauges, and temperature controls.

Skills

OSHA regs

Industrial HVAC

Schematics reading

Tools & diagnostics

Electrical systems

PPE protocols

Biosafety familiarity

ISO procedures

Independent work

OSHA 10/30

Education

High School diploma

Job description

BNBI is seeking a maintenance technician to support NBACC's critical infrastructure in Frederick, MD. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and control systems, with emphasis on biosafety compliance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include inspections, minor repairs, and assisting senior technicians during urgent repairs. The ideal candidate reads schematics, uses hand/tools, and can work independently while adhering to