Facilities Technician II

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician Level II is responsible for the general maintenance of all Altasciences sites. They take on special projects (e.g. basic renovations), coordinate with the external suppliers, coordinates and performs routine maintenance on the HVAC systems and is available on-call on a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coincides and performs preventive maintenance on HVAC’s and other critical systems.
• Involved in planning and executing special projects assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Aids with site visits and arranging service calls as needed.
• Manages the Emergency help line (24/7) on a rotating basis.
• Depending on location, weekly or monthly testing of the generators, which includes filing forms.
• Basic plumbing work such as valves replacement, equipment installation (ice machine, steamer, etc.).
• Refreshes the paint and damaged walls for all Altasciences sites, sometimes the work may require working outside of regular business hours.
• Replaces all non-functioning lighting (neon lights, light bulbs, etc.).
• Replaces damaged or stained ceiling tiles.
• Moves various furniture or office supplies.
• Depending on location, assignment of keys to employees.
• Escorts contractor during repairs.
• Transports samples (within Montreal region).
• Participates in the general maintenance and upkeep of locales.
• Aids in setting up for Altasciences special events (tents, tables, chairs, etc…).
• Depending on location, receives and delivers participant meals daily from outside caterer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience
• Driver’s License required, OSHA or Industry related certification preferred
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals
• Welding knowledge
• Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, and welding
• Customer service oriented
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities
• Able to work within a team and a sense of organization
• Experienced painter
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Qualifications

• MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals
• Welding knowledge
• Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, and welding
• Customer service oriented
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities
• Able to work within a team and a sense of organization
• Experienced painter
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Skills

• Customer service oriented
• Good communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities
• Able to work within a team and a sense of organization
• Experienced painter
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans, 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs, and Incentive Programs Including Training & Development Programs, Employee Referral Bonus Program.