Facilities Maintenance Technician 3

Taconic Biosciences, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Taconic Biosciences seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician 3 at its Indiana site. This key role involves maintaining critical facility systems such as HVAC, and managing external contractors. Candidates must have mechanical and electrical skills, with a solid background in facilities maintenance.

Benefits

Insurance options within 30 days

20 days paid time off plus holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Access to 24/7 telemedicine

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in technical maintenance.
• Experience with facilities systems and production equipment.
• Strong communication skills with external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain HVAC, boilers, and emergency generators.
• Respond to site alarms and document work in CMMS.
• Train facilities maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Associate’s degree or BOCEs CTE Program degree

EPA certification for refrigerant handling

Forklift certification

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and keeping critical systems running smoothly? Apply today.

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician 3 to join our dedicated Facilities team at the Cambridge City, IN site.

The Pay Range: $34-$40 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

The Schedule: Monday to Friday with a weekly 24-hour on-call rotation, typically once per week, including weekends.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:
As a Facilities Maintenance Technician 3, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our site running safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of facility and production systems—including HVAC, boilers, water systems, emergency generators, BMS, fire life safety equipment, conveyors, and autoclaves. You'll also help oversee external contractors, respond to site alarms (including during on-call hours), and help develop and document maintenance procedures. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, physically demanding environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, testing, operating and maintaining facilities systems such as HVAC, boilers, specialty water systems, compressed air, emergency generators, building management system and fire life safety.
• Inspecting, testing, operating and maintaining production systems including tunnel washer, freezers, conveyors and autoclaves.
• Monitoring and controlling facilities systems throughout the site through the building management system.
• Interfacing and programming controls for the facilities, building and production equipment.
• Inspecting, testing, operating, maintaining, installing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Responding to site alarms while onsite and when On Call. Able to respond to emergencies within 20 minutes.
• Documenting work performed in the company CMMS.
• Reviewing performance of facilities and production equipment and recommending repairs, major maintenance and replacement of components and systems.
• Training facilities maintenance staff.
• Development of site and global facilities standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate work performed by external Service Providers and Contractors
  

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or BOCEs CTE Program degree with a focus in Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Heating / Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technical Services or equivalent.
• EPA certification for refrigerant handling required.
• Forklift certification & valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a technical or specialized field, with a strong track record of resolving complex, non-standard issues and performing a broad range of maintenance tasks.
• 15+ years technical expertise in facilities systems and production equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and external contractors; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and make sound decisions in complex or ambiguous situations, with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated success in managing shifting priorities and responding effectively to urgent issues in a dynamic environment.
• Track record of protecting critical infrastructure and systems through proactive maintenance, risk mitigation, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Considerable and strenuous physical exertion is required such as frequent climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent use of chemicals, protective measures, and/or work with heavy machinery is required. Frequent exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, and/or noise levels occurs within the work environment, and/or access to the work environment may be restricted. Job duties are often performed during non-standard working hours.

Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.

About Us:
With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!

Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together.

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status,and all other categories protected by law.