Job Summary

The Facilities Expert is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of company facilities, including office, laboratory, mechanical, utility, and general building areas. This hands-on role performs and coordinates preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, vendor support, and general building maintenance to ensure the site remains safe, compliant, and operational.

Job Description

• ■Conducting regular inspections and assessments to identify maintenance needs and prioritize repairs.
• ■Coordinate test equipment calibration and repair activities. Maintain calibration records and support the calibration database
• ■Track, organize, and manage customer test samples and TUV equipment according to procedures
• ■Coordinating shipping and receiving of equipment and test samples. Managing customer test samples
• ■Strong hands-on maintenance and repair skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve general facility issues.
• ■Ability to perform minor repairs, installations, adjustments, and troubleshooting using appropriate tools and safety practices.
• ■Familiarity with lockout/tagout, electrical safety, ladder safety, hand and power tool safety, PPE requirements, and general workplace safety practices.
• ■Ability to recognize when work requires a licensed contractor, specialized vendor, permit, or additional safety review.
• ■Ability to build test setups as needed to support the laboratory
• ■Developing and implementing preventative maintenance plans to minimize downtime and prolong the lifespan of equipment and facilities.
• ■Implementing safety and security measures to ensure the safety of building occupants and protect facilities and equipment.
• ■Staying up-to-date with industry regulations and standards to ensure the facilities comply with all relevant laws and codes.
• ■Responsible for working with vendors for scheduled maintenance on facility equipment.
• ■Ensures smooth site operations and thus a high level of customer satisfaction.
• ■Coordinate with staff to ensure all facility needs are updated.
• ■Other work as assigned.

Work Experience

• ■Experience in building maintenance, facility operations, engineering support, or a related hands-on technical field preferred.
• ■Practical experience performing or supporting plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, general repair, or building maintenance work preferred.
• ■Experience in a laboratory, R&D, manufacturing, testing, or technical services environment is preferred.
• ■Strong technical skills, project management experience, and effective communication skills are also essential.
• ■Knowledge of laboratory equipment and processes
• ■Knowledge of ISO 17025
• ■Microsoft Office experience

Additional Work Requirements

• ■Work is performed in a mixed-use office, laboratory, R&D, mechanical, utility, and general facility environment.
• ■Position requires regular walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, and working in mechanical or maintenance areas.
• ■Must be able to climb ladders, use hand and power tools, and access building systems and equipment as needed.
• ■Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, or pull tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may require assistance.
• ■May work near mechanical equipment, electrical panels, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, noise, dust, odors, temperature changes, and other normal facility maintenance conditions.
• ■May be required to wear PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, lab coat, or other required protective equipment.
• ■May occasionally work outside normal business hours to support maintenance, repairs, emergencies, shutdowns, or contractor work.
• ■Must follow all applicable company safety procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• ■Ability to travel up to Up to 10% may be required for this position.