Facilities Maintenance Technician

altasciences; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid sick leave & bereavement

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee general maintenance across sites, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and minor renovations. The role involves coordinating with external suppliers, on-call shifts, and occasional after-hours work to ensure safety and uptime.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years in related trades, valid drivers license, and proficiency with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC.
• Valid drivers license.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs preventative maintenance on HVACs and other critical systems.
• Involved in planning and executing special projects assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with site visits and arranging service calls as needed.
• Manages the Emergency help line (24/7) on a rotating basis.
• Depending on location, weekly or monthly testing of the generators, including filing forms.
• Basic plumbing work such as valves replacement and equipment installation.
• Refresh paint and repair damaged walls across Altasciences sites, sometimes outside regular hours.
• Replace non-functioning lighting and damaged ceiling tiles.
• Move furniture or office supplies as needed.
• Escort contractors during repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Your New Company! At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of all Altasciences sites. They take on special projects (e.g. basic renovations), coordinate with the external suppliers, coordinates and performs routine maintenance on the HVAC systems and is available on-call on a rotating schedule

What You'll Do Here

• Coordinates and performs preventative maintenance on HVAC's and other critical systems.
• Involved in planning and executing special projects assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with site visits and arranging service calls as needed.
• Manages the Emergency help line (24/7) on a rotating basis.
• Depending on location, weekly or monthly testing of the generators, which includes filing forms.
• Basic plumbing work such as valves replacement, equipment installation (ice machine, steamer, etc.).
• Refresh the paint and damaged walls for all Altasciences sites, sometimes the work may require working outside of regular business hours.
• Replacement of all non-functioning lighting (neon lights, light bulbs, etc.).
• Replacement of damaged or stained ceiling tiles.
• Moving various furniture or office supplies.
• Depending on location, assignment of keys to employees.
• Escort contractor during repairs.
• Participates in the general maintenance and upkeep of locales.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, and/or HVAC required
• Driver's License required, OSHA or Industry related certification preferred
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall.
• Customer service oriented.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work within a team and a sense of organization.
• Experienced painter.
• Must be able to work flexible hours Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

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MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!