Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Facilities Technician
Department: Real Estate & Global Site Operations
Employment Type: Contract (6 Months, with Potential for Extension or Conversion)
Location: [Insert Location]
Position Overview
As a Facilities Technician Contractor within the Real Estate & Global Site Operations Department, you will support the efficient operation, maintenance, and improvement of office, manufacturing, and research and development (R&D) facilities. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role with no management or supervisory responsibilities.
The Facilities Technician will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, internal facilities teams, and external vendors to support facility operations, equipment installations, maintenance, repairs, and facility build-outs and decommissioning activities.
Responsibilities include supporting the efficient utilization of manufacturing and R&D space, coordinating the installation of new high-volume manufacturing equipment, removing obsolete equipment, and assisting with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and general facilities maintenance.
The ideal candidate is proactive, technically skilled, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or laboratory environment.
What You'll DoFacilities Operations & Maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections and maintain logs of building systems, including HVAC, compressed air, exhaust, plumbing, and electrical systems, to ensure proper operation.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility equipment and infrastructure, including lighting, doors, appliances, and other building systems.
- Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alerts and alarms to maintain optimal facility conditions.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment and infrastructure issues, escalating complex problems to senior technicians or appropriate personnel.
- Perform general facility upkeep, including filter replacements, water system checks, and maintaining clean, organized mechanical rooms, storage areas, and operational spaces.
- Support office setup, facility events, and equipment moves by ensuring spaces and equipment are properly positioned and operational.
Manufacturing & R&D Facility Support
- Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to support the efficient utilization and planning of manufacturing and R&D spaces, facility layouts, and modifications.
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and installing new high-volume manufacturing equipment, as well as removing obsolete equipment.
- Support the installation, maintenance, and integration of major manufacturing equipment and associated facility infrastructure.
- Assist with infrastructure supporting manufacturing equipment, including deionized water (DI/RODI) systems, acid waste neutralization systems, process gases and chemicals, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
- Assist with construction build-outs, facility modifications, and decommissioning of office, manufacturing, and R&D spaces.
- Help ensure cleanroom, laboratory, and office environments meet applicable operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Coordinate and communicate with external vendors and contractors supporting facility repairs, maintenance, equipment installations, and deliveries.
- Help ensure contractors follow established facility procedures, safety requirements, and site protocols.
- Support internal facilities personnel with maintenance, repairs, and MEP-related activities.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all established safety procedures and ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable safety standards.
- Promptly report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and potential hazards.
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and other required safety initiatives.
- Work alongside the Emergency Response Team and support additional site safety responsibilities as needed.
The Experience You Bring
- 3+ years of professional experience in facilities operations, preferably within semiconductor, manufacturing, biomedical science, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environments.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, along with general building maintenance practices.
- Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills related to facility systems and infrastructure.
- Solid understanding and practical application of workplace safety standards and procedures.
- Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS) and automated control systems.
- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:RO/DI or RODI water systems
- Waste neutralization systems
- Air compressors
- Vacuum pumps
- Chemical pumps
- Manufacturing equipment and tool hookups
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, lifts, and other facility maintenance equipment.
- A proactive, customer-focused, hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced factory or manufacturing environment.
It’s a Plus If You Have
- Hands-on experience with process gases, chemicals, industrial waste management, and cleanroom environments.
- Experience coordinating and overseeing external contractors and service vendors.
- An advanced degree, technical degree, or formal training in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, facilities, controls, or a related technical discipline.
Additional Requirements & Working Conditions
- On-Call Rotation: Approximately 7–10 days per month. Coverage includes Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–7:00 AM, and 24-hour coverage on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Work Schedule: Must be flexible to accommodate operational needs, with standard scheduling options of 7:00 AM–3:30 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver heavy objects and equipment as required.
- Travel: Approximately 5% travel may be required for training or to provide additional support at other company locations.
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