Facilities Supervisor/ Manager

Frontage Laboratories; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Frontage Laboratories is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair the facility's infrastructure, equipment, utilities, and grounds at Exton, PA. You will work independently across multiple sites within a 2-mile radius, under the Sr.

Manager of Facilities, and assist loading dock operations as needed. You should have 3–6 years of facilities maintenance experience, be skilled in at least one trade, and possess knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing

Qualifications

• 3–6 years facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Experience with compressed air, vacuum and DI water systems.
• Pharmaceutical facility experience is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and OEM documents.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs/oversees general repair and maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Performs daily rounds of critical utilities and updates the system logbook.
• Run Emergency Generators weekly and take accurate readings for logbook.
• General maintenance may include replacing and/or repairing lighting, incidental carpentry, paint, ceiling tiles, bathroom fixtures, moving furniture-fixtures-equipment.
• Identifies operational problems/inefficiencies, determines remedial action and executes changes after approval.
• Monitors BAS and building automation systems; supports remote monitoring for after-hours emergencies.
• Work with third party vendors and supervise temporary labor.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC skills

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

OSHA safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Exton, PA, US

Location : Exton, PA (onsite)

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Summary :

This position will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the facility's infrastructure, equipment, associated utilities and grounds. This position is expected to maintain all facility systems and keep them operational with the help of our Mechanical Contractor. The position will report to the Sr. Manager of Facilities. The incumbent will be expected to be well versed in several construction trades and have the ability to work independently according to pre-established project plans. The manager will also assist at the loading dock when needed, manage lab waste, and cleaning service. The Incumbent must be capable of working independently at one of three sites within a 2-mile radius.

Responsibilities:

• Performs/oversees general repair and maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Performs daily rounds of critical utilities and updates the system logbook accordingly.
• Run Emergency Generators weekly and take accurate readings for logbook.
• General maintenance may include replacing and/or repairing lighting, incidental carpentry, paint, ceiling tiles, bathroom fixtures, moving furniture-fixtures-equipment, etc.
• Identifies operational problems/inefficiencies, determines appropriate remedial action and executes planned changes after achieving approval.
• General knowledge of building automation systems, fire alarm systems and building sprinkler systems. Monitors environmental conditions via the Building Automation System (BAS).
• Responsible for remote monitoring of building systems for after-hour emergency concerns.
• Performs work as assigned via Computer Maintenance Management System and documents work performed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Participates in monthly EHS meetings.
• Maintains/coordinates annual inspections and reports to keep company within all designated guidelines.
• Work hand in hand with third party vendor personnel brought on site to maintain/repair the facility in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitors service request system via email to ensure all work requests are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide a supervisory role for temporary labor hired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Number of direct reports – 0

Number of total reports - 0

Budget Responsibilities – None

Education, Experience & Skills Required :

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and must be skilled in one trade area (vocational school or equivalent in experience) with additional knowledge of one other building trade area.
• Three to six years facilities maintenance experience or equivalent in light mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing discipline.
• Experience in working with compressed air, vacuum and DI water systems
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical facility is a plus.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings or a rough sketch.
• Ability to source OEM documents as necessary
• Knowledge of all equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Use hand and power tools
• Work off a ladder
• Ability to work on ladders or lifts in high ceiling areas.
• Occasionally work outdoors or on a roof.
• Work with and/or coordinate work of third-party vendors.
• MUST have a can-do mentality
• Be respectful and courteous to others
• Ability to work within a TEAM structure or independently to ensure project tasks are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including

• health and dental insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• disability insurance
• life insurance

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.