Construction Labor

Mentor Technical Group; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Technical Group in Puerto Rico is seeking a Facilities Technician to perform general repair work on buildings, mechanical and electrical systems under supervision, and to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. The role emphasizes safety and quality in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 2+ years of facilities experience or a technical college degree, plus a Puerto Rico driver’s license. Physical work involves lifting and using power tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years of facilities experience or technical college degree preferred.
• Puerto Rico driver's license required or equivalent.
• Ability to operate and handle basic repair tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repair work on buildings, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Read blueprints, floor plans and wiring diagrams to diagnose issues.
• Repair and replace damaged parts and equipment; assist in safe material handling.
• Maintain interior upkeep, paint and decorate as needed.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Facilities experience

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Technical college degree preferred

Tools

Power tools

High pressure water equipment

Generators

Job description

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct work in accordance with established Health and Safety regulations including the assessment of risk relating to the work being undertaken.
• Work under supervision following verbal instructions executing general repair work on buildings, mechanical, electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform highly skilled repair activities of facilities systems.
• Deal with the general upkeep of the interior by painting and decorating.
• Diagnose problems and make recommendations.
• Repair and replace damaged parts and equipment such as sanitary devices and kitchen equipment.
• Be capable of using high pressure water machines, generators and portable tools.
• Read blueprints, floor plans and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with the movement and reinstatement of equipment and fixtures as required on site such as doors, tiles and windows.
• Assist in the erection and dismantling of items, fittings and equipment.
• Ensure that supplies, equipment etc, are moved or relocated in a safe and effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications Requirements/Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• Technical College Degree preferred.
• High school diploma with 2+ years of Facilities experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Driver’s license of PR

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate equipments, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25-35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• He / she may frequently work inside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposed to wet and or humid conditions, and an odorous atmosphere, may be exposed to fumes and the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally work on ladders in high places, in small spaces, such as lift/metering stations, manholes, tanks and wet wells. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.