Facility Technician

Biomere (Biomedical Research Models, Inc.); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Biomere (Biomedical Research Models, Inc.) is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves routine maintenance tasks across various facilities including mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in facility maintenance, good communication skills, and be detail-oriented. An ability to handle emergencies and overtime is essential. Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of facility work experience is required.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal guidance.
• Comfortable handling overtime tasks and weekend on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specified facilities and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment status.

Skills

Hands-on working experience with facility maintenance

Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing, HVAC

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 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, such as change light bulbs, painting job, door hardware repairing, etc.

Job Requirements

• Hands‑on working experience with facility maintenance/mechanical repairing work.
• Basic understanding 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.