Facilities Maintenance Technician

Renewco; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

RenewCO2 is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician in New Jersey to keep the building, systems, and pilot equipment running smoothly. You will respond to chiller issues, coordinate contractor visits, and perform routine upkeep and troubleshooting in a hands-on, resource-constrained environment.

You’ll manage HVAC and building systems, calibrate lab equipment, and coordinate outside service for complex needs while maintaining safety and compliance across the facility.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in facilities, building maintenance, lab ops, or industrial maintenance.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of HVAC and building mechanical systems.
• Familiar with plumbing and low-voltage electrical work (controls wiring, sensors, lighting controls, access control, network and device cabling).
• Willingness to learn new building systems on the job, including BMS/BAS, gas detection and alarms, and process controls.
• Experience coordinating outside contractors and service vendors.
• Comfort with basic hand and power tools and mechanical repair.
• Self-motivated with ability to identify and act on tasks without being assigned.
• Good organizational habits and maintenance scheduling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders, and operate in a lab/pilot plant with chemicals and high-voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain lab, pilot, and office spaces’ upkeep: lighting, plumbing, electrical, doors, access control, and housekeeping.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, exhaust and ventilation, compressed air, process chilled water, and DI water systems; monitor the BMS and respond to faults.
• Maintain calibration schedules for lab and pilot equipment; coordinate outside service for advanced needs.
• Coordinate quotes, scheduling, and supervision of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing trades; ensure safety compliance.
• Support lab safety programs: chemical storage, gas handling, eyewash and safety showers, fire extinguishers, and waste coordination.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, asset records, maintenance logs, and spend tracking.
• Assist with equipment installs, utility tie-ins, and lab/pilot area reconfigurations with engineering.
• Keep documentation and logs up to date for inspections and audits.
• Ability to work after hours or weekends for critical issues.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Plumbing & low-voltage electrical

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

About RenewCO2

RenewCO2 converts captured CO₂ into industrial chemicals — including potassium formate and formic acid — using electrochemical reduction. We operate a pilot-scale facility housing electrolyzer systems, analytical instrumentation, and supporting process equipment. The work is hands‑on and the environment is resource‑constrained: people here fix things, source things, and keep things running.

The role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician keeps the building, its systems, and the equipment our engineers and scientists depend on up and running. You’ll be the first call when a chiller trips, a contractor needs escorting, or a mass flow controller needs to go out for service. This is a hands‑on role at a small company — you’ll handle routine upkeep and troubleshooting yourself, and bring in outside help for the rest.

• Building operations — Handle day‑to‑day upkeep of lab, pilot, and office space: lighting, plumbing, electrical, doors and access control, general repairs, space planning, and housekeeping standards.
• HVAC and building systems — Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, exhaust and ventilation systems, compressed air, process chilled water, and DI water systems. Monitor and operate the building management system (BMS), adjusting setpoints, schedules, and alarms, and responding to faults. Track filter changes, belt wear, and system performance; flag service needs before they turn into downtime.
• Scientific and process equipment — Keep up the maintenance and calibration schedule for lab and pilot equipment (e.g., potentiostats, chromatographs, pumps, mass flow controllers, balances, fume hoods, gas delivery systems). Perform routine first‑line maintenance and troubleshooting; coordinate outside service for what’s beyond that.
• Contractor coordination — Get quotes, schedule and supervise trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general construction), check work quality, and manage contractor site access and safety compliance.
• Compliance and safety support — Support lab safety programs: chemical storage and segregation, gas cylinder handling and storage, eyewash and safety shower inspection, fire extinguisher and life‑safety checks, waste pickup coordination, and inspection readiness.
• Inventory and records — Keep up spare‑parts and consumables inventory, equipment asset records, maintenance logs, and manuals, and track facilities‑related spend.
• Equipment installs and upgrades — Assist with equipment installations, utility tie‑ins, and lab or pilot area reconfigurations alongside engineering staff.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, lab operations, or industrial/plant maintenance
• Working knowledge of HVAC and building mechanical systems, with demonstrated hands‑on troubleshooting ability
• Familiarity with plumbing and low‑voltage electrical work (controls wiring, sensors, lighting controls, access control, network and device cabling)
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new building systems on the job — including the building management system (BMS/BAS), gas detection and alarm systems, and process utility controls. We don’t expect you to arrive knowing all of them; we expect you to pick them up.
• Experience coordinating outside contractors and service vendors
• Comfort with basic hand and power tools and mechanical repair
• Self‑motivated — you identify what needs doing and act on it without being assigned the task
• Good organizational habits — you can keep a maintenance schedule without being reminded
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing requests, and respond to occasional after‑hours or weekend issues
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders, and work in an active laboratory and pilot plant environment with chemicals, compressed gases, and high‑voltage equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, cleanroom, chemical plant, or pilot‑scale manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with scientific instrumentation
• Prior exposure to a BMS/BAS platform (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Automated Logic, or similar)
• Exposure to OSHA, EPA, or local fire‑code compliance in a lab or industrial setting
• Trade or safety certification is a plus but not required — e.g., HVAC (EPA 608), journeyman or apprentice electrical or plumbing credentials, OSHA 10/30, or NFPA 70E
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance tracking software

RenewCO2 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.