Facilities Technician: Critical Maint & Systems

Frontage Laboratories; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 technician to maintain and support our Exton, PA sites onsite. You will perform HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs, monitor critical utilities, and log system activity to ensure uptime across multiple sites within a short radius.

The role requires 3–6 years in facilities maintenance, ability to read drawings, use hand and power tools, and knowledge of OSHA rules.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in one building trade with knowledge of another.
• Three to six years facilities maintenance experience or equivalent in light mechanical, electrical or plumbing.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical facility is a plus.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from 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.

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.
• 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.
• Monitors environmental conditions via the Building Automation System (BAS).
• General knowledge of building automation system, fire alarm system and building sprinkler systems.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in monthly EHS meetings.
• Work hand in hand with third party vendor personnel brought on site to maintain/repair the facility in accordance with approved procedures.
• Provide a supervisory role for temporary labor hired.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings

OEM documents

OSHA safety

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Facilities Full Time Exton, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1778

Location : Exton, PA (onsite)

Company:

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 :
The incumbent will be responsible for the preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance of the building’s infrastructure, equipment, support utilities and is expected to provide contract services oversight and coordination. The Incumbent must be well versed in several construction trades and 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.
• 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.
• Monitors environmental conditions via the Building Automation System (BAS).
• General knowledge of building automation system, fire alarm system and building sprinkler systems.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in monthly EHS meetings.
• Work hand in hand with third party vendor personnel brought on site to maintain/repair the facility in accordance with approved procedures.
• Provide a supervisory role for temporary labor hired.

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 or plumbing discipline.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical facility is a plus.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from 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, and 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.