Facility Maintenance Assistant

What this job involves

The Facility Maintenance Assistant / Facilities Support team member plays a key role in maintaining the daily operations of a life sciences facility. This position supports building maintenance, laboratory support activities, and general facility services to ensure the site operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and workplace standards.

• Assists with preventive maintenance
• Responds to service requests
• Performs lab and facility rounds
• Maintains common areas
• Supports conference room setup and breakdown
• Aids with furniture assembly, office moves, and workspace installations
• Performs minor facility repairs
• Maintains inventory of facility supplies
• Supports during facility inspections, operational needs, or emergency situations

What your day-to-day will look like

• Perform routine facility inspections and daily rounds throughout the building including laboratories, kitchens, conference rooms, reception areas, and common spaces to ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper operation
• Conduct scheduled lab rounds to monitor environmental conditions, identify facility-related issues, and report concerns impacting laboratory operations
• Maintain and support facility equipment and infrastructure, including basic troubleshooting and reporting issues related to HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities on mechanical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and control systems
• Respond to and complete assigned service requests and work orders through the facility CMMS system (RAM – Blue Mountain)
• Clean, maintain, and restock common areas including kitchenettes, cafeteria refrigerators, and shared workspaces
• Assist with conference room setup and breakdown for meetings and site events
• Perform minor facility repairs such as lighting replacements, minor equipment adjustments, and general building upkeep
• Maintain inventory of facility supplies and assist with ordering and organization of materials
• Provide support during facility inspections, operational needs, or emergency situations as required

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct safety shower inspections across 60+ locations to ensure proper functionality and compliance
• Perform fire extinguisher inspections across approximately 50 locations, ensuring accessibility and proper condition
• Check exterior emergency blue light phones for functionality
• Monitor and inspect AHU (Air Handling Units) and EF (Exhaust Fans) for basic operation
• Inspect kitchenette areas for safety and maintenance needs
• Walkthrough conference rooms to identify upkeep or operational issues

Future Responsibilities

• Perform walkthroughs of conference rooms to identify upkeep or operational issues

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order systems
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to perform general maintenance and facility support tasks in a commercial or laboratory environment
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Experience supporting laboratory operations or performing facility/lab rounds
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various facility areas including storage spaces and mechanical rooms

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working in laboratory, life sciences, or regulated facility environments

Additional Considerations

• Participation in an on-call rotation schedule may be required