Facilities Specialist

Facilities Specialist

Responsibilities include:

• Understand facility processes and use that knowledge to diagnose maintenance problems.
• Troubleshoot a variety of laboratory equipment such as: chillers, shakers, water-baths, pumps, valves or any other automated or manual equipment.
• Maintain maintenance and repair electronic and mechanical components of Lab/HVAC equipment.
• Previous experience working with general laboratory equipment.
• Perform emergency machine repairs as needed, campus wide.
• Rebuild machinery as needed campus wide.
• Aid in development and installation of new or rebuilt equipment.
• Act as a secondary contact for vendors for any related facilities needs.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, plumbing and mechanical problems and take corrective action.
• Read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and understand symbols.
• Schedule of work orders utilizing "maintenance connection" and other Eurofins platforms.
• Adhere to pertinent health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to department; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Comply with established quality system standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including ISO, OSHA, FDA, EPA, DEA and other federal, state, and local codes.
• Follow Company policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe, secure and positive work environment for all employees.
• Comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma with 3+ years working in a facility/maintenance role.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Responsive, independent problem solver and action-oriented.
• Perform under pressure of a fast paced lab production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and maintenance management software.
• Work well with a team with little supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety procedures.
• Experience with HVAC systems, electrical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with energy management and sustainability practices.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.

Additional Information:

• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Des Moines, IA are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; and use hands to find, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls, and some repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50+ pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Eurofins USA Food Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.