Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the role

Immediate need for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support maintenance functions on the campus in Claremont, NH.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of facilities equipment including building controls, fire protection systems, and HVAC.
• Perform maintenance, ensure operation of, and troubleshoot utilities equipment.
• Maintain physical structure of establishment and various production equipment.
• Perform maintenance service and repairs in plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Inspect and perform maintenance; support project management for facility‑related projects (building remodeling, construction, equipment installation/placement, safety and environmental compliance, mechanical systems maintenance, energy conservation).
• Replace light elements as they burn out; paint and repair drywall; build office equipment; move furniture for office relocations; perform building improvements as required.
• Maintain and repair facilities equipment: air & water filter changes per preventative maintenance schedule and unscheduled changes; problem‑solving and repair of de‑ionized water system, hot DI water loop, OM water system, wire EDM machines and cooling systems, chemical lab equipment, other production processes.
• Problem‑solving and repair of rooftop cooling/heating units, city water system and distribution, various electrical systems, shop air compressor system, high‑pressure nitrogen system, shop air cleaning system, chemical lab air hoods.
• Assist in fabricating and assembling in‑house processes and systems such as furnace cooling system, air system, and other facility tasks.
• Maintain facility inventory and spare parts (storage, repair, organizing).
• Attend or complete all required safety training; promote safety to associates and contractors.
• Understand building components to effectively diagnose problems and repair with little or no direction.
• Perform facilities projects with little supervision; identify creative solutions while conforming to specifications and safety requirements.
• Assist staff with various facility or maintenance tasks as requested.
• Maintain facility equipment and building in high‑standard condition.
• Available for overtime, emergency call‑in, on‑call, weekend work as needed; backup to custodian as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; an Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrician) is desired.
• 2 years of experience in a facilities‑related role, or equivalent education, experience, and/or training.
• General building maintenance experience including HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, standard operating procedures, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees at all levels.
• Excellent communication and