Facilities Expert

About the role

Behind every successful audit, certification, and inspection stands a strong team in our Service Functions. Whether HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, Controlling, Procurement, Facility Management, our Shared Service Centers, QHSE, Legal, Corporate Development, or Corporate Communication – they all contribute to ensuring that our operational units worldwide can achieve top performance. The Facilities Expert supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of company facilities, including office, laboratory, mechanical, utility, and general building areas. This hands-on role performs and coordinates preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, vendor support, and general building maintenance to ensure the site remains safe, compliant, and operational.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
• Coordinate test equipment calibration and repair activities; maintain calibration records and support the calibration database.
• Track, organize, and manage customer test samples and TÜV equipment according to procedures.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of equipment and test samples.
• Perform minor repairs, installations, adjustments, and troubleshooting using appropriate tools and safety practices.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans to minimize downtime and prolong the lifespan of equipment and facilities.
• Implement safety and security measures to ensure the safety of building occupants and protect facilities and equipment.
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and standards to ensure facilities comply with all relevant laws and codes.
• Work with vendors for scheduled maintenance on facility equipment.
• Ensure smooth site operations and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure all facility needs are updated.
• Build test setups as needed to support the laboratory.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in building maintenance, facility operations, engineering support, or a related hands-on technical field preferred.
• Practical experience performing or supporting plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, general repair, or building maintenance work preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory, R&D, manufacturing, testing, or technical services environment is preferred.
• Strong technical skills, project management experience, and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout, electrical safety, ladder safety, hand and power tool safety, PPE requirements, and general workplace safety practices.
• Ability to recognize when work requires a licensed contractor, specialized vendor, permit, or additional safety review.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a mixed-use office, laboratory, R&D, mechanical, utility, and general facility environment.
• Position requires regular walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working in mechanical or maintenance areas.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use hand and power tools, and access building systems and equipment as needed.
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, or pull tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may require assistance.
• May work near mechanical equipment, electrical panels, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, noise, dust, odors, temperature changes, and other normal facility maintenance conditions.
• May be required to wear PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, lab coat, or other required protective equipment.
• May occasionally work outside normal business hours to support maintenance, repairs, emergencies, shutdowns, or contractor work.
• Must follow all applicable company safety procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 10% may be required for this position.