Facilities Maintenance Technician, Shift 3

Facilities Maintenance Technician R&D Lab Support

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations of an engineering and testing laboratory environment. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility infrastructure and mechanical systems, including HVAC-related equipment, lab utilities, and test systems. The ideal candidate will have broad maintenance experience in a laboratory, industrial, or manufacturing environment and possess strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab infrastructure, mechanical systems, and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical components.
• Support the installation, setup, and commissioning of new lab systems, including mechanical connections and equipment calibration.
• Conduct safety inspections of lab utilities, including chilled water systems, compressed air systems, refrigerant systems, and electrical interfaces.
• Maintain service logs, preventive maintenance records, and inventory of tools and replacement parts.
• Follow and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all applicable safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance activities on production machinery, production systems, and facility support equipment to support operational quality and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or a related field within a laboratory, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in dynamic environments that may include experimental or custom-built systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Experience supporting HVAC/R testing laboratories or environmental chambers.
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification.
• Additional technical training or certifications in mechanical, industrial, or facilities maintenance.

Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and carrying materials up to 50 lbs.
• Regular use of ladders and work around mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, varying temperatures, and industrial laboratory environments.
• Occasional after-hours, weekend, or overtime work to support critical maintenance activities.
• Shift: 3rd Shift
• Education: HS Diploma / GED required