Facilities Technician

Facilities Maintenance TechnicianThe Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks for the commercial buildings with variety of facilities including the mechanical, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), plumbing, carpentry, electricity, etc.Major ResponsibilitiesOversee specified facilities under the guidance of supervisor, including mechanical, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, elevator, plumbing, life-safety etc.Operate and maintain mechanical equipment, including but not limited to Air Compressors, Chillers, Cooling Tower, Boilers (including high pressure boilers).Ensure all assigned equipment and other facilities are functioning well, and contact relevant service providers for special projects, annual preventative maintenance etc.Maintain accurate records of equipment functioning status and other systems in buildings.Other essential repairing work assigned by supervisor like change light bulbs, painting job, door hardware repairing et al.Job RequirementsHands-on working experience with the facility maintenance/mechanical repairing work.With basic understandings of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building automation system.Be able to work in a team to handle mechanical operating and maintenance jobs under minimal guidance.Be able to handle overtime tasks assigned and weekend on-call for emergencies.Good communication skills and detail oriented.Minimum one year of facility work experience.Physical RequirementsAbility to climb ladders.Ability to push 75 pounds and lift 50 pounds.Bending at waist, sitting, kneeling, climbing, walking, crouching as job may require.Bear in certain noise level with hearing protection.Working around lubricants solvents batteries, cleaning, dirt, paintsEnvironmental Working ConditionsBiological safety level (BSL) 1 and 2 laboratory and vivarium settings.Potential exposure to disinfectants, chemicals, biologics, animal danger, and dust.Normal scientific laboratory conditions.May work with hazardous materials and unpleasant odors.FLSA: Non-ExemptPay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE.