Maintenance technician- M4

About the role

Join a global team harnessing scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. This role primarily involves performing repairs and maintenance to the building and property, maintaining mechanical equipment, and providing direct supervision to the maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades and contractors, and maintain contractor & supplier relationships, including vetting performance and costs
• Assist senior facilities staff with maintenance work as required
• Property maintenance including dumping garbage and maintaining both indoor and outdoor areas
• Operate a forklift to dump garbage, move pallets, etc.
• Purchase and transport building materials and maintenance supplies
• Perform maintenance on lab equipment (e.g., changing air and water filters, cleaning scrubber nozzles, greasing bearings)
• Complete minor unsupervised building repairs such as painting, carpentry, and basic plumbing
• Complete unsupervised mechanical work such as changing belts, bearings, shafts, and basic equipment repairs
• Determine project requirements and call in trades or contractors as necessary
• Supervise most facility and maintenance projects
• Determine required supplies and place orders
• Maintain all log books and maintenance records/schedules
• Develop short-term and long-term maintenance planning
• Read and interpret blueprints and structural drawings (as required)
• Perform maintenance at other ALS USA sites as required
• Respond quickly to off-hours alarm calls
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of company-hosted events
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, supplies, and materials for facilities operations
• Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 4-5 years’ experience with performing building/mechanical/equipment repairs and maintenance or completion of formal training from a technical institution
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history (abstract required)
• Forklift certificate or experience (full training will be provided)

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 7.5 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Extensive walking or movement, bending, kneeling, and working with machines
• Comfortable in environments with high noise levels
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks

About ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by a passion to make a difference. Our values shape how we work, treat each other, and recognize excellence. We support professional development and offer programs to help you build a diverse career. We prioritize safety, flexibility, and rewarding careers that positively impact our people, planet, and communities.

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are recognized and valued. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of minority groups, persons living with disabilities, and people of all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS, you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or hold (or be able to obtain) a valid working visa.