Facilities Maintenance Technician - EXP

Facilities Maintenance Technician R&D Lab Support

Location: Charlotte, NC

Schedule: 2nd shift, MondayFriday, 3 PM - 11:30 PM (Weekends/OT as needed)

Department: R&D

Reports To: Lab Maintenance Manager

Work Type: Onsite Shift: Shift 2

Description:

Assists and supports trouble shooting, performing repairs/adjustments and preventive maintenance inspections on all production machinery, production systems and plant support equipment supporting quality assurance.

Position Summary:

Company is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations of our engineering labs. This hands-on role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of facility infrastructure and mechanical systems, including HVAC, lab utilities, and test equipment. The ideal candidate will have broad maintenance experience in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing settingnot limited to HVAC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab infrastructure, mechanical systems, and HVAC test equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical components
• Support installation and commissioning of new lab systems, including mechanical hookups and calibrations
• Conduct safety inspections of lab utilities: chilled water, compressed air, refrigerant systems, and electrical interfaces
• Maintain service logs, PM records, and inventory of tools and parts
• Follow and enforce LOTO and safety protocols in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliant

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in facilities or mechanical maintenance in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments
• Familiarity with basic electrical troubleshooting
• Comfortable working in dynamic lab environments with experimental systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA 608 Universal Certification (a plus)
• Experience with HVAC/R test labs or environmental chambers
• Forklift or overhead crane certification

Work Environment:

• Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder use, and work around mechanical equipment
• Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures
• Occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical maintenance
• Education: HS Diploma/GED