Facilities Technician

Novanta Corporation; Mukilteo, Washington, Blacksburg (WA, District of Columbia, VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Administrator to support the EHS and Facilities Supervisor at their Mukilteo facility. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of facility systems, managing contractors, and maintaining safety standards. You will play a key role in planning improvements and resolving facility-related issues. If you are a proactive self-starter with strong mechanical skills and a passion for maintaining high standards, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in general maintenance in production and office environments.
• Intermediate knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards by inspecting facilities for hazards.
• Coordinate with contractors and architects for facility improvements.
• Schedule repairs and manage maintenance operations.

Skills

General maintenance

Mechanical skills

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Repair tools

Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing-improving productivity, enhancing people's lives and redefining what's possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications-from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

Job Summary

The Facilities Administrator will provide support to the EHS and Facilities Supervisor. You will help maintain effective and efficient operation of the Mukilteo Facility. You will maintain the function of facility systems. This often involves managing contractors, overseeing vendor maintenance crews, and ensuring that safety standards are met. You will partner with management to plan and execute improvements to the Mukilteo facility as well as keep management informed of any facility related issues through to resolution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining safety standards by inspecting facilities for hazards such as damaged floors or exposed wiring and taking appropriate action to correct the problem.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers, interior designers, and other professionals involved in designing and building new facilities or renovating existing ones.
• Reviewing plans for new construction projects to ensure they meet code requirements and have adequate support for walls, roofs, and other structures.
• Scheduling repairs to facilities, equipment, or grounds to ensure they are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate the chemical disposal, recycling, and other service of the facilities.
• Track stock of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and place orders as needed.
• Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.
• Support employees with Badge access creation and locker assignments.
• Participate in site EHS team and report required metrics on required cadence in compliance with OSHA and corporate governance.
• Coordinate administration of employee required facility trainings.
• Uses various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software to prepare reports and/or special projects.
• Partners with other administrative staff across the organization and executive leadership team for mutual success.
• Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed.
• Works with EHS and site leaders to maintain all ISO certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience, Education, Skills and Competencies

• High school diploma
• Minimum 5 years professional experience working in general maintenance in a production and office environment.
• Intermediate mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing (including pumps), HVAC, electrical, and other building systems.
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be a self-starter, professional demeanor and outgoing style with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take ownership with ability to work effectively independently and with teams.
• Reliable, punctual, proactive, and has attention to detail
• Experience in an ISO certified facility preferred.

Travel Requirements

• 10% travel as needed

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. if needed.
• Sitting and standing while completing tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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