Facilities Operations Lead: HVAC, Maintenance & Safety

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

401(k) plan (employer match)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a facilities leader to manage day-to-day operations, oversee maintenance across building systems, and mentor staff. You will drive preventive, predictive, and corrective activities, coordinate with contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have HVAC and facilities experience, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality. This role is full-time and on-site, with on-call responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Previous maintenance experience is strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License; Commercial HVAC Refrigerant Experience - NC License (Preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

• Leads facilities maintenance activities and prioritizes work orders.
• Provides technical leadership, guidance, and training to facilities, laboratory support, and operations staff.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations to support facilities operations.
• Oversees glass washing operations.
• Leads the maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of stability chambers and associated environmental systems.
• Coordinates and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities across facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical equipment, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for facility-related issues, conducting assessments, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Coordinates and oversees work performed by contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Reviews, maintains, and audits maintenance records, logs, work orders, databases, and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists management in developing, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance programs, policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements, equipment reliability enhancements, energy efficiency initiatives, and cost reduction measures.
• Supports facility projects, equipment installations, renovations, and capital improvement initiatives from planning through execution.
• Provides recommendations to management regarding facility upgrades, maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
• Helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as company policies and quality standards.
• Participates in facility audits, inspections, and corrective action activities, ensuring timely resolution of identified deficiencies.
• Contributes to departmental effectiveness by fostering collaboration, accountability, customer service, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace by demonstrating leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence when interacting with customers and staff.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Maintenance planning

HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Databases

Job description

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a facilities leader to manage day-to-day operations, oversee maintenance across building systems, and mentor staff. You will drive preventive, predictive, and corrective activities, coordinate with contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have HVAC and facilities experience, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and quality. This role is full-time and on-site, with on-call responsibilities as needed.