FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE

What You Will Do:

• Inspect equipment weekly to determine problems and necessary maintenance
• Troubleshoot and install controls (high and low voltage, PLCs, and VFDs)
• Specific equipment inspections (boiler, chiller, and compressors)
• Manage facility upgrades (request quotes, manage contractors, schedule/coordinate)
• Custom design and fabrication work
• Welding and hot work
• Train lab technicians on maintenance shop equipment
• Inspect and maintain building systems (heating, ventilation, water softener/filtration etc.)
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment
• Participate in coordination and commissioning of projects
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations (scissor lifts, fork trucks, ladder, etc.)
• Equipment overhauls, rebuilds, and retrofit/modernizing
• Record keeping of repair and maintenance logs

Qualifications: 

• 3-8 years’ experience required
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations 
• Strong technical knowledge of all types of mechanical and electrical equipment 
• Analytical by nature
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities 
• Computer with experience in Microsoft Office (and SAP a plus)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills