POSITION SUMMARY:

Preform maintenance and repair activities on all building systems and infrastructure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Uses hand and power tools to make a wide range of repairs to the building and support equipment
* Perform routine preventative maintenance
* Conduct building inspections to ensure systems and equipment remain in good working order
* Change filters, belts and lubricate parts
* Perform light plumbing and electrical troubleshooting and repair
* Responsible for coordinating with other departments for scheduled shut downs and preventative maintenance of critical systems
* Ensuring that the facility is well kept. Making certain that all areas are presentable to the public and our employees.
* Patches and paints drywall
* Change light bulbs and ceiling tiles as required
* Respond and address work order requests from the employee population
* Maintain Facility related records
* Schedule work with outside contracts and vendors as required
* Participate in the Facilities on-call rotation
* Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School Diploma
* Minimum 5 years related Facilities experience
* Prior experience in the Life Science industry preferred
* A demonstrated level of consistency in performance and aptitude for managing additional responsibility and accountability are required for next level consideration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Strong knowledge of building systems and industry accepted maintenance practices is required
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Ability to prioritize tasks and shift priorities quickly
* Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and status of project initiatives
* Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel
* Must have general knowledge of electrical, HVAC, fire and water systems, building repairs and housekeeping procedures
* A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding customer service environment with changing priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

* This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information
* The ability to lift 50 pounds and to be able to stand, walk and stretch for extended periods of time is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is fast-paced and involves the ability to quickly change priorities and multi-task while maintaining a professional demeanor.