Facility Technician

Biomere (Biomedical Research Models, Inc.); Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A biomedical research company is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance tasks across various facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems, operating equipment like chillers and boilers, and maintaining accurate records. A minimum of one year of facility work experience is required, along with good communication skills. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of facility work experience.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal guidance.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specified facilities including HVAC and plumbing.
• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment like chillers and boilers.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status.

Skills

Hands-on working experience with facility maintenance

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

General Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks for commercial buildings with a variety of facilities including mechanical, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), plumbing, carpentry, electricity, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specified facilities under the guidance of supervisor, including mechanical, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, elevator, plumbing, life-safety, etc.
• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment, including but not limited to air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, boilers (including high pressure boilers).
• Ensure all assigned equipment and other facilities are functioning well, and contact relevant service providers for special projects, annual preventative maintenance, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment functioning status and other systems in buildings.
• Perform other essential repair work as assigned by supervisor, such as changing light bulbs, painting, door hardware repair, et al.

Job Requirements

• Hands-on working experience with facility maintenance/mechanical repairing work.
• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems.
• Ability to work in a team to handle mechanical operating and maintenance tasks with minimal guidance.
• Ability to handle overtime tasks and weekend on-call for emergencies.
• Good communication skills and detail-oriented.
• Minimum of one year of facility work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to push 75 pounds and lift 50 pounds.
• Bending at waist, sitting, kneeling, climbing, walking, crouching as job may require.
• Work in environments with noise where hearing protection may be needed.
• Working around lubricants, solvents, batteries, cleaning products, dirt, paints.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Biological safety level (BSL) 1 and 2 laboratory and vivarium settings.
• Potential exposure to disinfectants, chemicals, biologics, animal hazards, and dust.
• Normal scientific laboratory conditions.
• May work with hazardous materials and unpleasant odors.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE.