Vivarium & Facilities Technician

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a proactive Facilities Technician to support vivarium operations and ensure building systems run reliably. The role involves preventative maintenance, HVAC and lighting upkeep, and responding to work orders in a laboratory and vivarium environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in building maintenance, strong problem solving, and experience with CMMS and MEP systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing and electrical.
• Ability to read, understand and follow SOPs for procedures, buildings and equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with CMMS or digital maintenance platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for vivarium equipment including HVAC, lighting, water systems and alarms.
• Respond to maintenance requests and vivarium work orders to minimize disruption.
• Carry out routine facility inspections and safety checks, IACUC inspections and repairs.
• Conduct welding and metal repair, fabrication, and structural support as needed.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

Skills

MEP systems

Welding equipment

Customer service

Basic carpentry

Ladder/height work

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training program desirable

Tools

CMMS (eMaint/Maximo/FM X)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a proactive Facilities Technician to support vivarium operations and ensure building systems run reliably. The role involves preventative maintenance, HVAC and lighting upkeep, and responding to work orders in a laboratory and vivarium environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in building maintenance, strong problem solving, and experience with CMMS and MEP systems.