Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the functionality, safety, and appearance of building systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and general facility support to help ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment for employees, clients, vendors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on facility equipment and building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general structural issues.
• Monitor building systems to support proper performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, service calls, and facility-related emergencies.
• Conduct facility rounds to identify potential safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, or maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs, installations, and maintenance services.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, applicable building codes, and regulatory expectations.
• Assist with office moves, furniture installations, room setups, and facility-related projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and inventory logs.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including testing of life safety systems and emergency equipment.
• Ensure tools, equipment, storage areas, and workspaces are clean, organized, and maintained safely.
• Assist with inventory management, including tracking supplies, parts, and maintenance materials.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a healthcare, clinical research, laboratory, manufacturing, or commercial office environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety practices, and facility compliance expectations.
• HVAC certification, electrical license, plumbing certification, or other relevant trade credentials.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs, audits, inspections, and vendor coordination.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and quality of work.
• Reliability, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Technical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Customer-focused service delivery.
• Safety awareness and compliance mindset.
• Time management, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and clear communication.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated areas when required.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to respond to urgent or after-hours facility needs when required by business operations.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a dynamic facility environment and requires regular interaction with employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors. The position may require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call support to address critical facility needs and operational requirements.