Hands-On Facilities & Lab Support Technician

Sanford Burnham Prebys; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Burnham Prebys in San Diego is seeking a Facilities Technician Assistant to support the Facilities Department with building maintenance, lab support, preventive maintenance, and emergency response. The role emphasizes safety compliance, documentation, and collaboration with researchers and staff.

The position covers building maintenance, lab support, and preventive tasks, requiring a High School diploma and up to 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Preferred 2 years of related maintenance or construction experience.
• California driver's license and forklift certification are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs for plumbing, lighting, doors, locks, ceiling tiles, flooring, fixtures, furniture, and general building finishes.
• Complete routine facility inspections to identify leaks, abnormal noises, damaged equipment, safety concerns, or environmental issues.
• Support vendor access, escorting, work area preparation, and follow-up verification.
• Patch, prepare, and paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Install office furniture, shelving, whiteboards, accessories, and facility fixtures.
• Replace ceiling tiles, floor tiles, weather stripping, and building hardware.
• Assist with facility improvement projects and office renovations.
• Support movement, setup, and relocation of lab equipment, supplies, carts, cylinders, and nonhazardous materials.
• Follow contamination-control expectations, gowning requirements, cleanroom practices, and site-specific lab access procedures.
• Conduct routine maintenance in CMMS and complete maintenance documentation.
• Respond to urgent service calls involving leaks, temperature excursions, or facility hazards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Sanford Burnham Prebys in San Diego is seeking a Facilities Technician Assistant to support the Facilities Department with building maintenance, lab support, preventive maintenance, and emergency response. The role emphasizes safety compliance, documentation, and collaboration with researchers and staff.

The position covers building maintenance, lab support, and preventive tasks, requiring a High School diploma and up to 2 years of related experience.