Facilities Maintenance Technician

120 Altasciences Preclinical Seattle LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for the Everett site to perform routine maintenance on HVAC and other critical systems, plus lead small renovation projects and coordinate with external suppliers.

You will be on-call on a rotating schedule, assist with site visits, and help set up events while maintaining facilities, performing basic plumbing, painting, and lighting tasks as needed across Altasciences locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4–6 years of related maintenance experience.
• Driver’s License required.
• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• OSHA or related certifications preferred.
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills.
• Read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and critical systems.
• Assist with planning and executing special projects.
• Arrange service calls and site visits as needed.
• Manage the Emergency help line (24/7) on a rotating basis.
• Perform basic plumbing, painting, drywall tasks.
• Replace non-functioning lighting and damaged ceiling tiles.
• Assist in setting up for Altasciences events, and may transport samples.
• Work flexible hours and on-call as required.

Skills

Driver’s License

EPA 608 Certification

OSHA Certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-direction

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of the Altasciences' Everett site. You will take on special projects (e.g. basic renovations), coordinate with the external suppliers, coordinate and perform routine maintenance on the HVAC systems and be 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. Depending on location, may transport samples from clinic to laboratory. Participates in the general maintenance and upkeep of locales. Assist in setting up for Altasciences special events (tents, tables, chairs, etc.). Depending on location, may receive and deliver participant meals daily from outside caterer.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience
• Driver’s License required, EPA 608 Universal certification, OSHA or Industry related certifications, preferred
• Technical Skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall and painting.
• Customer service oriented with 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.
• 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

The pay range estimated for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 per hour. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

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
• Free parking and lunch offered, Monday through Friday
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
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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.

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.

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