Building Facilities Maintenance I
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Summary
Texas Biomed is searching for a Building Facilities Maintenance position to support our Facilities team. This position will perform routine maintenance work utilizing skills to diagnose problems, make repairs and/or replace worn or defective parts on building systems, machines and mechanical equipment with an emphasis on electrical repairs. Will perform construction and remodeling work on facilities.
Job description
The Role
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities, and either perform on-site repairs or report trouble or outages.
- Make minor repairs within assigned areas such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
- Perform electrical work (limited to repairs on 120 to 240 volt services as defined by the City of San Antonio Electrical Code).
- Perform filter changes on various air conditioning units and related equipment. Maintain log documenting the frequency of changes and types of filters used.
- Make emergency repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed.
- Scan and log meter readings on control panels and machinery as required.
- Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs of light vehicle fleet and small trailers; take vehicles to commercial garage for repair.
- Plan and layout work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
- Provide 24/7 on-call emergency service on a rotating basis with other team members to ensure system reliability and integrity of operations.
Our Ideal Candidate
- High school diploma/GED with advanced certification or licensure requiring academic study in a technical area.
- Requires 2 or more years of job specific experience. Prefer 4 or more years.
- Registered Maintenance Technician License is required by the City of San Antonio (can be obtained during employment if not already been achieved).
- Must have valid driver's license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.
OTHER: This position may operate on a rotating 10 hour/4-day work schedule. Occasional weekend work, holidays and overtime will be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED with advanced certification or licensure requiring academic study in a technical area
- 2 or more years of job specific experience
- Registered Maintenance Technician License required by the City of San Antonio (can be obtained during employment)
- Valid driver's license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employer-Funded Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Recess
- Paid Parental Leave
- Volunteer Time Off
- On-Site Medical Clinic
- Wellness Incentives
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
Company overview
Texas Biomedical Research Institute is a premier independent biomedical research institution located in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1941, the institute specializes in infectious disease research, focusing on understanding the mechanisms of pathogens and developing treatments and vaccines for global health threats. The institute operates one of the nation's largest nonhuman primate research centers, which plays a critical role in advancing translational research from basic science to clinical applications. Texas Biomed conducts groundbreaking research on diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities including BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories. The institute collaborates with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies worldwide to address pressing public health challenges through innovative scientific approaches.