Preventative Maintenance & Compliance Specialist (Asset)

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research seeks a Preventive Maintenance & Compliance Specialist to manage asset identification, tracking, and preventive maintenance programs across key campuses. You will ensure safety compliance, update safety plans, and support asset lifecycle decisions that enable continuous scientific operations.

Role requires five+ years in maintenance or asset management, experience with Maximo CMMS, and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in maintenance, facilities, or asset management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and maintain relations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys of mechanical spaces and asset labeling.
• Develop and oversee asset life cycle maintenance programs.
• Review and update Safety Plans for all assets to ensure compliance.
• Maintain Energy Control Procedures (ECPs) and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate with shop supervisors to review Job Plans for maintenance.
• Perform condition assessments and analyze repair data for upgrades.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Safety plans

Job description

Job ID: req4699

Employee Type: nonexempt full-time

Division: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Program Description

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) Directorate is responsible for laboratory space, administrative space, infrastructure, campus landscape, planning and design, and construction management at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.

The Preventive Maintenance & Compliance Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive asset identification and tracking programs to ensure the optimal utilization, reliability, and maintenance of all equipment supporting scientific operations, animal welfare, and facility infrastructure across both the Main Campus and the ATRF Campus. This position directly supports the scientific mission by maintaining an accurate and complete inventory of physical assets, coordinating preventive maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with NCI-Frederick policies as well as all applicable local, state, and federal safety standards.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILIES

• Conduct field surveys of all mechanical spaces to verify that assets are properly identified, clearly labeled, and accurately enter into Maximo.
• In coordination with the PM Maintenance Coordinator, develop, implement, and oversee asset life cycle maintenance programs to minimize downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Review, input, and update Safety Plans for all assets to ensure compliance with EHS and OSHA policies.
• Maintain and revise Energy Control Procedures (ECPs) for all applicable assets to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with shop supervisors to regularly review and update Job Plans for each preventive maintenance activity, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct condition assessments and analyze repair data to make recommendations for utility system upgrades, improvements, or replacements.
• Conducts a comprehensive spare parts inventory by reconciling warehouse inventory with asset materials recorded in Maximo.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of craft/trade-related experience in maintenance, facilities, or asset management is required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stand for extended periods, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and work in confined spaces and various environmental conditions (dusty, noisy, or outdoor settings).
• Experience using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships effectively.
• This position is considered safety sensitive and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Asset Management (e.g., IAM, ISO 55000, or equivalent).
• Experience in biomedical research, laboratory operations, or regulated facilities environments.
• Knowledge of complex research equipment, facility systems, and asset tracking technologies.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and a demonstrated commitment to process optimization, operational efficiency, and best practices in asset lifecycle management.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals(s) and/or animal material(s).
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.
• This position is subject to working in or have the potential to exposure to high noise levels for extended periods of time required medical clearance.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay And Benefits

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55,400.00 - 81,600.00 USD

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions