Facility Technician

Biomere; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Biomere in Richmond, CA, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician responsible for routine maintenance tasks across various facilities including HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems. The role requires hands-on experience in facility maintenance and a minimum of one year of related experience. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills, the ability to work in teams, and handle overtime tasks. The pay range is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of facility work experience.
• Ability to handle overtime and weekend tasks.
• Detail-oriented approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specified facilities under supervisor guidance.
• Operate and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all assigned equipment is functioning well.

Skills

Hands-on working experience

Basic understanding of electrical systems

Team collaboration skills

Good communication skills

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

MAJOR 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 Tower, 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.
• Other essential repairing work assigned by supervisor like change light bulbs, painting job, door hardware repairing et al.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on working experience with the facility maintenance/mechanical repairing work.
• Basic understandings of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building automation system.
• Be able to work in a team to handle mechanical operating and maintenance jobs under minimal guidance.
• Be able to handle overtime tasks assigned and weekend on-call for emergencies.
• Good communication skills and detail oriented.
• Minimum 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.
• Bear in certain noise level with hearing protection.
• Working around lubricants solvents batteries, cleaning, dirt, paints.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Biological safety level (BSL) 1 and 2 laboratory and vivarium settings.
• Potential exposure to disinfectants, chemicals, biologics, animal danger, 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.