Maintenance technician- M4

ALS; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a facilities technician to support maintenance operations across the site in North Las Vegas, NV. You will assist trades, manage contractor relationships, and perform routine repairs, renovations, and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe, compliant facility.

The role requires 4–5 years of hands-on experience in building/mechanical maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and forklift experience. Come join a team that values reliability, safety, and practical problem solving.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• 4–5 years' experience performing building/mechanical/equipment repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades and contractors on maintenance projects.
• Maintain contractor and supplier relationships, including vetting performance and costs.
• Assist senior facilities staff with maintenance work as required.
• Perform property maintenance including waste removal and upkeep of indoor/outdoor areas.
• Operate a forklift to dump garbage, move pallets, etc.
• Purchase and transport building materials and maintenance supplies.
• Maintenance of lab equipment: replace filters, clean scrubber nozzles, grease bearings.
• Read and interpret blueprints/structural drawings as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Education

Technical training

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist trades and contractors;


• Maintains contractor & supplier relationships, including vetting the performance and costs of contractors;


• Assist senior facilities staff with maintenance work as required;


• Property maintenance including dumping garbage and maintaining both indoor and outdoor areas as required;


• Operate a forklift to dump garbage, move pallets, etc.;


• Purchase and transport of building materials and maintenance supplies;


• Perform maintenance on lab equipment i.e. changing air and water filters, cleaning scrubber nozzles, and greasing bearings;


• Ability to complete minor unsupervised building repairs such as painting, carpentry, basic plumbing etc.;


• Ability to complete unsupervised mechanical work such as change belts, bearings, shafts and basic equipment repairs etc.;


• Ability to determine project requirements and call in trades or contractors as necessary;


• Ability to supervise most facility and maintenance projects;


• Determines required supplies and places orders;


• Maintains all log books and maintenance records/schedules;


• Responsible for the development of short-term and long-term maintenance planning;


• May be required to read and interpret blue prints and structural drawings;


• Maybe required to do maintenance in other ALS USA sites as required .


• Ability to quickly respond to off-hours alarm calls;


• Assists with the set-up and clean-up of all company hosted events;


• Coordinates procurement of equipment, supplies and materials required to perform the duties of the facilities operations;


• Observes established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures;


• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;


• 4-5 years' experience with performing building/mechanical/equipment repairs and maintenance or completion of formal training from a technical institution.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with clean driving history (abstract required);


• Forklift certificate or experience will be considered an asset (full training will be provided);

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per shift;


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;


• Extensive walking or movement, bending, kneeling, and working with machines;


• Comfortable in environments with high noise levels;


• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.