Facilities Maintenance Technician II

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for daily site maintenance tasks and contractor safety oversight at our Charlotte, NC location. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of strong safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds, issue permits, troubleshoot equipment, prepare equipment for maintenance and subsequent operation, and conduct inspections
• Use OSHA safety training/knowledge to ensure safe operations and functionality of site equipment
• Apply BASF safety and security protocols for contractor orientations, writing and issuing safe work permits, reviewing scopes of work and job plans, performing lockout/tagout of equipment and utilities, and ensuring mechanical activities are completed safely
• Maintain the Preventive Maintenance program for office and lab buildings, including completing work orders and coordinating with contractors for small equipment and minor building repairs
• Troubleshoot and repair lab and building equipment
• Coordinate external vendors for independent commercial work
• Execute building maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and door knobs; perform minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, and painting
• Complete daily walkthroughs and inspections of buildings, infrastructure, and utilities using pre-established check sheets
• Perform office moves, including moving furniture, disconnecting/reconnecting equipment, and installing wall furniture
• Conduct setup and breakdown for site events, including rearranging conference rooms
• Operate pallet jacks and hand-trucks
• Handle incoming deliveries including samples, mail, equipment, and supplies
• Pack and ship domestic samples and equipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2–5 years of operations experience in a maintenance environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., walk up and down stairs/ladders, and be on your feet for most of an 8-hour shift
• Ability to communicate status updates verbally and in writing to internal customers, vendors, and contractors
• Demonstrated safety performance behaviors

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Matching gifts program for contributions to qualified charities
• Employee crisis support
• Access to the BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and more