Facilities Electrical Controls Technician - In House

Facilities Electrical Controls Technician – Astra Zeneca

Location:

290 Binney Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 (online applications only)

Schedule:

Full time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Pay: $48.00–$53.00 per hour.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate building automation, HVAC vibration & temperature monitoring, fire/life‑safety systems, access controls, lighting systems, and components.
• Provide rapid support to R&D activities by responding to equipment & system issues that could impact experiments, testing schedules, or facility reliability.
• Work cross‑functionally with mechanical, electrical, and utilities teams on diagnostics, equipment upgrades, and maintenance; support integrated HVAC & environmental control operations.
• Coordinate with vendor partners on specialized controls work and assist in small‑scale control projects.
• Maintain system documentation, perform system checks, and ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and facility standards.
• Update work statuses and document completed tasks in CMMS via mobile device.
• Read blueprints and diagrams, determine materials needed, estimate time and costs, and request supplies.
• Construct, finish, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems throughout campus, including EMT, rigid, plastic‑bond, and steatite conduit.
• Troubleshoot all electrical systems and locate cables (low to high voltage).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, servicing, and repairing electrical systems.
• Assist in manpower, material, and deadline planning for jobs or projects.
• Respond to emergency problems and perform repairs as needed.
• Maintain logs, perform rounds, complete tests, inspections, and recommend preventive maintenance improvements.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes (NEC).
• Valid Massachusetts electrician license (journeyman).
• Experience working with blueprints, specifications, or models to determine work layouts and perform routine calculations.
• Rudimentary ability to use hand‑operated construction equipment.
• Physical capability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly; able to kneel, bend, and perform strenuous labor for extended periods.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Background checks will be conducted. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.