Lead Facilities Technician – Building Systems & Maintenance

Coherent Corp.; West Pittsburg (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. is seeking a skilled Facility Maintenance Technician to perform advanced inspections and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems, maintaining detailed records and recommending improvements.

You will diagnose complex issues, troubleshoot with specialized tools, respond to work orders, support painting and light construction, participate in the Emergency Response Team, mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with vendors to keep projects on time

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school certificate or technical degree preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in a facility maintenance role.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for inspecting and performing preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems, and maintaining records.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex issues with building systems and equipment.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting using specialized tools and interprets technical manuals and schematics.
• Responds to and resolves complex maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Supports painting, construction-related tasks, general labor, and building/grounds cleaning.
• Active participation in the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Provides guidance and mentoring to junior facility maintenance technicians.
• Collaborates with maintenance staff and outside vendors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Ensures compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards, with proper documentation for audits.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Project management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certificate or technical degree

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Coherent Corp. is seeking a skilled Facility Maintenance Technician to perform advanced inspections and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems, maintaining detailed records and recommending improvements.

You will diagnose complex issues, troubleshoot with specialized tools, respond to work orders, support painting and light construction, participate in the Emergency Response Team, mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with vendors to keep projects on time