Facilities Technician II

Facilities Technician II

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We're pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We're building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you're passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

Summary

We are seeking a Facilities Technician II whose primary responsibility will be performing PM maintenance and repairs on air-handlers, fan coils, package units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and ancillary equipment. We work in a lab environment and at times will be required to do special projects to improve the lab or lab equipment. General building maintenance paint, patch, plumbing and lighting will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day facilities preventative maintenance and repairs
• Perform daily inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary
• Maintain interior building equipment, lights, doors, walls, plumbing, etc.
• Install, maintain, diagnose, repair and/or replace plumbing fixtures and flushing mechanisms, water faucets, drinking fountains; utilize appropriate tools to clean and clear clogged drains and obstructed sewer lines
• Install, repair or replace locks, door closers, electronic latches and hinges
• Monitor and replace light bulbs in all facilities, as needed
• Paint and patch interior walls as needed
• Maintain all facilities related equipment as needed
• Inspect heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; routinely check belts, filters, and monitor operation
• Assist with building emergencies 24/7 – on call as needed
• Perform basic electrical work
• Keep work orders organized, prioritized and up-to-date
• Make oral and written reports for work performed
• Maintain maintenance records, submit work orders and timesheets
• Attend meetings and participate in safety training
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager
• Will be required to work off hours, overtime, or holidays as required to assist with building maintenance activities

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of working as a Facilities Tech or HVAC Service Technician
• Possess a strong ability to prioritize work-based urgency
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Computer skills required to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Must be able to navigate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated individual with organizational and communication skills
• This is a full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Will be required to work off hours, overtime, or holidays as needed to assist with building maintenance activities
• Driver's license required

The pay scale for this position is $20.50/hourly to $34.50/hour

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

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