Sr Tech Facilities

About the Role

The Facilities Senior Technician serves as a technical lead for facility operations, supporting the Facilities Manager in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems. This role coordinates maintenance activities, assists with vendor management, and provides guidance to technicians and contractors while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance & Operations
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance (PMs) on facility equipment, building structure, roofing, parking lot, and building critical systems.
  • Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, A/V, fire protection, and life safety systems.
  • Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and facility performance metrics.
  • Respond to facility-related emergencies and equipment failures in a timely manner.
  • Conduct routine inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and resolve issues proactively.
  • Ensure facility systems operate efficiently to minimize downtime and operating costs.
  • Perform construction, renovation, and HAZMAT work.
  • Travel as required.
• Technical Leadership
  • Serve as a lead technician and subject matter expert for maintenance activities.
  • Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Facilities Technicians and contractors.
  • Assist in prioritizing work orders and allocating maintenance resources.
  • Support the development and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination
  • Coordinate and oversee third-party service providers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Verify quality and completion of contracted maintenance and repair work.
  • Assist with obtaining quotations and evaluating vendor performance.
  • Ensure contractors comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Support compliance with OSHA, environmental, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct safety inspections, 6S, and CAPA; identify corrective actions.
  • Maintain documentation related to inspections, permits, certifications, and maintenance records.
  • Participate in safety programs, emergency response activities, and business continuity planning.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Document repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance activities, and equipment histories.
  • Assist with generating maintenance reports, KPIs, and facility performance metrics.
  • Support budgeting and capital improvement planning by identifying equipment replacement needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 7+ years of facilities maintenance experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience troubleshooting commercial or industrial building systems.
• Experience leading maintenance projects or serving as a senior-level technician.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and building automation systems.

Skills

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• Certified Facility-related credentials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls outside normal work hours when required.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work during hurricanes, storms, and natural disasters.

This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Short & long-term disability plus life insurance — cost fully paid by CONMED.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) — CONMED matches contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan — allows stock purchases at a discounted price.
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate-level courses.
• Employee Referral Program incentives.