Facilities Associate I
Altasciences
Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for general office/facility maintenance as well as some transportation needs. The Facilities Maintenance Technician I will execute tasks performed within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the applicable health and safety standards required by law.
Job description
About The Role
The Facilities Maintenance Technician I is responsible for general office/facility maintenance as well as some transportation needs. The Facilities Maintenance Technician I will execute tasks performed within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the applicable health and safety standards required by law.
You'll Do Here
- General facility up-keep and maintenance which may include but not limited to daily trash disposal, supply restock, replacement of non-working or damaged items (i.e. lights, bulbs, ceiling tiles).
- General up-keep and maintenance of the facility perimeter which may include but not limited to parking lot daily dust and leaf blowing, verifying roof for leaks, window cleaning, and ensuring the sprinkler system is in working order.
- General up-keep, painting and repairs of damaged walls in all building spaces. Some places may require working outside of regular business hours.
- Assist the electro mechanics with repairs, test and maintenance.
- Moving various furniture or office supplies.
- Assignment of keys to employees.
- Filling hand sanitizers.
- Install wall frames.
- Maintenance of vents.
- Place service calls and escort and facilitate or assist in the facilitation of contractor(s) and service calls.
- May replace Mail Service Technician while on vacation.
- Transportation which may include but not limited to: driving the company car to pick-up/drop-off study volunteers (as required by location) picking up general supplies in support of onsite operations, transporting of facilities furniture, general errands and internal mail as required.
- Assist in setting up for Altasciences special events (tents, tables, chairs, etc…).
- Depending on location, may receive and deliver participant meals daily from outside caterer.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of related experience
- Driver’s license required
- Technical Skills:
- Basic skills MS Office
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
Other Requirements:
- Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall.
- Customer service oriented.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
- Ability to work within a team and a sense of organization.
- Experienced painter.
- Must be able to work flexible hours Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of related experience
- Driver’s license required
- Basic skills MS Office
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals
- Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall
- Customer service oriented
- Good communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities
- Ability to work within a team and a sense of organization
- Experienced painter
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telehealth Programs
- Training & Development
- Employee Referral Bonus
Company overview
Altasciences is a forward-thinking, mid-size contract research organization (CRO) and contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides integrated, full-service solutions for early phase drug development. Founded in 1992 and owned by Novo Holdings A/S, the company offers pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a proven, flexible approach to preclinical and clinical pharmacology studies. Their comprehensive services include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept studies, bioanalysis, formulation development, manufacturing and analytical services, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, and data management. With over 1,800 employees across eight facilities in the U.S. and Canada, Altasciences has established itself as a trusted partner for drug development from lead candidate selection through clinical proof of concept and beyond. The company's integrated CRO/CDMO model enables seamless transitions between development phases, reducing complexities, mitigating risks, and accelerating timelines for clients ranging from startups to global pharmaceutical leaders.