Senior Facilities Specialist

BioSpace; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 68,370 - 119,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible vacation policy

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator. The role involves oversight of maintenance and repairs, vendor management, and ensuring a safe workplace. Candidates should have at least 4 years of facilities maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary range between $68,370 to $119,650 and includes various employee benefits. Ready to be part of an innovative environment?

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required. Certificate program for Facilities preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in facilities maintenance & vendor oversight required.
• Experience with MEP troubleshooting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for repair/maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations involving facility building systems.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Vendor oversight

MEP troubleshooting

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate program for Facilities

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

BMS & CMMS programs

Job description

About The Department

The Boulder Site is home to the specialized technical operations/CMC team for oligonucleotides and RNAi therapeutics. The CMC team works alongside Quality, Regulatory, Technical Operations and RNAi Early Development professionals at our Boulder, Colorado facility and works closely with our teams in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ranked the No. 1 Place to Live for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report, Boulder is experiencing a renaissance in biotech investment and is one of the world’s leading centers for oligonucleotide innovation and manufacturing. Together, we are driving change. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The primary focus for this position is to identify and troubleshoot site facilities-related issues, provide repair vendor oversight/management/coordination when necessary, and ensure the maintenance and repairs for Lexington campus are followed through from start to finish. This position will be the primary contact for all vendor contacts for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance. As a member of the facilities team, provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and procedures to meet the goals of the company.

Relationships

Reports to Facilities Manager. Internal relationships include working with Research Scientists, Research Associates and colleagues within Operations. External relationships include contact with various vendors and property maintenance team.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and executing maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment under vendor contracts under the direction of Facilities Managers campuswide
• Collaborating with all internal stakeholders when repair/maintenance involves multiple department coordination
• Track short-term improvements and maintenance in coordination with the building management team
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility building systems (e.g., HVAC, alarms and system failures)
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships under the direction of the Facilities Manager
• Responsible for daily communication with facilities manager and facilities team
• Monitor and respond to BAS and Alarm monitoring systems campuswide
• Responsible for performing building maintenance walks, submitting/completing work requests, and performing work to keep campus upkeep
• Participation in On-Call rotation coverage
• Perform other related duties as required

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required. Ability to climb ladders, utilize basic hand/power tools, sit/stand/crouch for prolonged periods. Ability to lift 0-60 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required. Certificate program for Facilities preferred
• 4+ years of experience in facilities maintenance & vendor oversight required
• Experience with MEP troubleshooting
• Familiarity with BMS & CMMS programs
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multitasking environment
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Experience working around active science & lab environments a plus; but not required
• Ability to comply with laboratory safety guidelines
• High attention to detail
• Computer skills, basic knowledge of Outlook & Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work occasional off‑hours for functional lab/business accommodations
• Time‑management skills; maintenance experience; familiarity with upkeep and prioritization within a multi‑building footprint

The base compensation range for this position is $68,370 to $119,650. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Novo Nordisk offers long‑term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.