Facilities Technician I

Facility TechnicianThe Facility Technician supports Celldex's Fall River operations by performing maintenance on equipment within a GxP and general research facility. This facility consists of research, quality control, pre-clinical and analytical development laboratories, a GMP clinical manufacturing facility, warehouse, and office space. The technician will prioritize the workload around departmental schedules in order to complete required preventative and routine maintenance activities.ResponsibilitiesPerform morning and evening daily rounds.Perform maintenance and/or repair in both GxP and non-GxP environments on process equipment such as autoclaves, glass washers, HVAC, steam boiler, standby generators, purified water systems and temperature control unitsPerform general facility maintenance, i.e., basic carpentry, drywall repair, painting, replacing ceiling tiles, office furniture repair/installationTroubleshoot and repair utility, process and mechanical equipmentComplete logbooks, equipment specific forms and work-orders consistently and accurately, while maintaining organized documentation files.Assist senior level technicians.Operate Building Management System (BMS) and provide after hours call-back for alarm coverageSupport contract cleaning of the Fall River facilityPerform any additional job-related duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School Grad.0-3 years, experience performing general plant maintenance a plus.GMP Experience is a plus.Some working knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems and associated instrumentation. (Ability to read and understand blueprints and wiring diagrams a plus.)General word processing ability including Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability to work following standard operating procedures, SOP's.The ability to work independently within a team environment.Must be detailed orientated.Strong communication and organizational skills.Ability to work after hours when necessary.The ability to perform manual labor, work in enclosed areas, and operate both power and manual tools.Strong written and interpersonal skillsPhysical Requirements:Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.The ability to work on a ladder.Compensation StatementThe expected base salary for this position is: $42,350.00 to $55,000.00. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market. Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page. Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.