Facilities Maintenance Technician I

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing all preventative, on-demand, and improvement maintenance activities. This position also oversees the upkeep, ongoing maintenance, and improvements of safety and security equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs to building systems, including electrical, lighting, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, backup power, and life safety systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot critical systems, make repairs, or refer problems to the Maintenance Manager.
• Review all work and ensure compliance with established safety procedures, Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), and Quality Management System.
• Conduct frequent inspections of the facility, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance tasks and reactive work orders as assigned.
• Report equipment, facility, and/or safety issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork, including daily logs, timesheets, routine, and non-routine maintenance records.
• Aid with miscellaneous building projects, such as painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installation, and equipment relocation.
• Handle emergency responses during after-hours shifts on a rotating schedule.
• Manage inventory of spare parts or supplies based on actual and/or projected usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and current experience in facility operations and maintenance.
• Advanced training or certifications in electrical, HVAC, or steam boilers are preferred.
• Working knowledge of various hand and power tools, pumps, fans, blowers, and control valves.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, steam boilers, and facility environmental control systems.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain tools, supplies, and work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between facilities.
• Overtime and weekend work as required (on-call).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Good documentation practices.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience with PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work around laboratory animals.

Benefits

Inotiv offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Pay

The salary range for this role will adjust based on the candidate's relevant experience and/or education level.

Schedule

The schedule for this role may vary depending on the needs of the company and the individual's availability.