Facilities Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$29/hr - $32/hr depending on skills

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

Discounted Stock Purchasing

Yearly Merit Increases

Yearly Bonus

Safe location in a modern environment

Job summary

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for our Global Headquarters in Maine.

You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems, supporting chillers, boilers, air handlers, and pumps while working with a collaborative team on a first-shift schedule with occasional on-call duties. The role emphasizes safety, continuous learning, and opportunities for licensing sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of HVAC/facilities maintenance experience.
• HVAC mechanical background in commercial/industrial environments.
• Associate degree in HVAC Technology required.
• Experience documenting maintenance activities in work order systems.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS).
• Licenses: Refrigeration, Oil Burner, Gas, or High Pressure Boiler license.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems to ensure reliable facility operations.
• Maintain and support equipment including chillers, boilers, air handlers, pumps, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and support timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Document all work activity in work order systems.
• Monitor and operate BAS to support performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with teammates and other trades to maintain a safe, professional environment.
• Support safety standards and processes.
• Participate in ongoing learning and certification sponsorship.

Skills

HVAC

Facilities maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate of Science in HVAC Technology

Tools

BAS

Work order systems

Job description

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician at IDEXX's Global Headquarters you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our building systems. This is a first-shift, hands‑on role within a collaborative team environment, supporting a modern, complex facility in a stable and purpose‑driven industry. IDEXX offers meaningful growth opportunities, career support, and licensing sponsorship to help you advance your skills over time. This role also provides a strong emphasis on work/life balance and flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long‑term career satisfaction alongside predictable hours. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional with a strong HVAC background who enjoys preventive maintenance, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Schedule: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Sunday - Thursday, as well as on-call duty one weekend every 5 weeks (with on-call pay)

What You Will Be Doing:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and mechanical systems to ensure reliable facility operations.
• Maintain and support equipment including chillers, boilers (13 onsite at IDEXX), air handlers, pumps, and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system issues and support timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Document all work activity accurately within work order and maintenance management systems.
• Monitor and operate building automation systems (BAS) to support system performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with teammates and other trades to maintain a safe, professional, and service‑oriented work environment.
• Support compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing learning and skills development, including training on new equipment and systems.
• Obtain additional certifications as needed; IDEXX will sponsor a High Pressure Boiler License for qualified candidates who do not already hold one.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of HVAC/ facilities maintenance experience.
• HVAC mechanical background with hands‑on experience in commercial or industrial environments.
• Associate of Science degree in HVAC Technology.
• Experience documenting maintenance activities in work order systems.
• Professional experience working with building automation systems
• One of the following licenses is required: Refrigeration License, Oil Burner License, Gas Licenseor High Pressure Boiler/Engineers License
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a professional presence.
• Ability and desire to work in a team‑oriented environment.

Benefits:

• $29/hr - $32/hr depending on skills and experience
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Matching
• Discounted Stock Purchasing
• Yearly Merit Increases
• Yearly Bonus
• Safe location in a modern environment

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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