Facility Maintenance Technician
Talascend is currently seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Overview
The Facility Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on critical life sciences facility systems, ensuring optimal operational performance, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment including HVAC systems, laboratory equipment, clean utilities, and facility infrastructure.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical, plumbing, fire, life safety, and control systems to maintain applicable standards.
- Monitor and maintain environmental control systems including temperature, humidity, air pressure differentials, and air quality parameters essential for life sciences operations.
- Execute corrective maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime while ensuring work is accomplished with minimum disruption to client operations.
- Manage facility services including preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, and general maintenance activities.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical system failures and emergency situations, coordinating with operations teams to minimize impact on production schedules.
- Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required; completion of vocational/trade program or associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or related technical field preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of similar facility maintenance experience
Requirements
- EPA Universal CFC certification required (or obtained within 90 days of employment)
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and work order management
- Proficiency in HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical equipment maintenance
- Current driver's license
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and navigate facility infrastructure including crawl spaces and elevated areas
Preferred Requirements
- OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training
- Additional certifications in relevant trades (electrical, HVAC, etc.)
- Knowledge of clean utilities systems including purified water and compressed air systems
- Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
- Experience working in FDA-regulated environments with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines
Shift
M-F, 7am-4pm; on-call rotation schedule; mandatory overtime
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.