Facilities Maintenance Technician - Laboratories

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris in Orange, CA is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, safety, and day-to-day operation of multiple laboratory facilities. This onsite role requires independent troubleshooting and coordination with lab leadership to minimize disruption.

You will handle preventive maintenance, project support, and vendor coordination, with after-hours readiness. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus 3-5+ years in similar settings; OSHA awareness is

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on facilities maintenance in lab or production environments.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to solo-manage multiple issues.

Responsibilities

• Facility Operations & Maintenance: Hands-on maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical/lighting, roofing, water systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Track activities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Projects & Installations: Support repairs, renovations, and capital projects; coordinate quotes and contractors.
• Safety & Compliance: Support safety inspections and regulatory compliance; address unsafe conditions.
• Vendor Coordination: Primary contact for vendors; obtain quotes and coordinate contractors.
• Laboratory Operations Coordination: Coordinate maintenance with lab leadership to minimize impacts.
• Facility Systems & Documentation: Maintain maintenance records, permits, warranties, drawings.
• Emergency Response & Travel: Respond to urgent issues and travel as needed.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical/lighting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade training or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us

About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, safety, reliability, and day-to-day operation of multiple laboratory facilities. This role requires someone who can independently identify and troubleshoot facility issues, perform repairs within their capabilities, determine when specialized contractor support is needed, coordinate repair and project work, and follow issues through to completion. The successful candidate will understand the operational sensitivities of a laboratory environment and work closely with laboratory leaders to minimize disruption to production, safety, sample integrity, and client commitments. This position requires strong self-management and availability for after-hours or weekend response when necessary. This position is 100% onsite M-F. The compensation range for this role is $25 to $45 / hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. Base Office: Orange, CA Laboratory Schedule: Onsite Monday - Friday

To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Facility Operations & Maintenance: Perform hands-on facility maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical/lighting, roofing, water systems, building infrastructure, and general facility needs. Identify, assess and fix the problem.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform and track preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment and facility reliability, minimize downtime, and prevent recurring problems.
• Projects & Installations : Support facility repairs, installations, renovations, and capital projects through hands-on execution, quote coordination, scheduling, contractor coordination, and follow-through.
• Safety & Compliance: Support facility safety, inspections, audit corrective actions, and regulatory compliance; identify unsafe facility conditions and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Vendor Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for facility vendors, contractors, inspections, repairs, and service agreements. Obtain and compare quotes, coordinate vendors and specialized contractors when needed, monitor work quality and progress, and follow repairs through verified completion.
• Laboratory Operations Coordination - Coordinate maintenance, repairs, construction activities, and utility interruptions with laboratory leadership to minimize impacts to production, contamination control, sample integrity, safety, and client commitments.
• Facility Systems & Documentation: Maintain preventive maintenance records, equipment information, service history, permits, warranties, vendor information, facility drawings, and access/security systems.
• Emergency Response & Travel: Respond to urgent facility issues, including after-hours emergencies when required, and provide facility support to other locations as needed.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities that help you do your best work here.

Experience:

3-5+ years of hands‑on facilities maintenance, building operations, mechanical systems, or related technical experience. Experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, or other regulated production environments strongly preferred.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade training or related degree preferred.

Core Trades:

Strong hands‑on knowledge of commercial HVAC, controls, filtration, plumbing, electrical/lighting, water systems, and general building maintenance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot facility and mechanical problems, perform appropriate repairs independently, and recognize when licensed or specialized contractor support is required. General carpentry, handyman, roofing, plumbing and building repair skills. Experience with laboratory utility systems, including ultrapure water, air, vacuum, or similar systems preferred.

General Skills:

Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, evaluate options, and implement practical solutions. Demonstrated persistence and follow‑through, with the ability to manage multiple open facility issues and drive each through completion. Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and make sound decisions without requiring continuous direction. Organized and detail‑oriented with appropriate attention to safety, documentation, preventive maintenance, and regulatory requirements. Strong communication skills for coordinating work with laboratory leaders, vendors, contractors, and employees across multiple locations. Mechanical skills for basic maintenance and troubleshooting. Attention to detail and strong time‑management skills. Proficient with Microsoft Visio. Proficient with Microsoft Project or comparable project management software preferred.

Certifications:

Working knowledge of OSHA and facility safety requirements required; relevant trade or technical certifications preferred.

Travel:

Willingness to travel occasionally to service centers as required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and conducting site inspections at both facilities and service centers, including rooftop units.

Driver’s License:

Valid driver’s license required.

Personal Attributes

Hands‑on, self‑directed problem solver who takes ownership of facility issues and drives them through resolution. Dependable and persistent, with strong follow‑through and a commitment to closing open items. Practical and resourceful, with the judgment to determine what can be addressed internally and when specialized support is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what's typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. Works in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including offices, laboratories, and warehouses. Frequently works around moving machinery, electrical systems, plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, and building infrastructure. May be required to respond to urgent maintenance requests, equipment failures, or facility emergencies outside of normal business hours. Performs work independently and collaboratively with contractors, vendors, supervisors, and employees across the organization. Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and reaching. Ability to work from ladders. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and tools weighing up to 50 lbs independently and heavier loads with assistance or mechanical equipment.

About Onterris

At Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

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