Facilities Technician Job Lynn area,Massachusetts USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Facilities Technician - JLL What this job involves:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Facilities Technician to join our team in a role that is essential for the daily operation, upkeep, and long-term reliability of building systems. This position primarily supports vivarium operations, ensuring all equipment, utilities, and facility conditions meet strict compliance, performance, and environmental standards. While not stationed in the vivarium full-time this work will take place within laboratory, facility and vivarium environment, including preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, environmental checks, and vivarium-specific work orders.

This hands-on role requires strong technical ability, attention to detail, professionalism, and effective collaboration across Facilities and Research departments to maintain operational excellence and compliance.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Conduct regular vivarium walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, operational readiness, and compliance with facility and environmental standards
Complete all preventative and corrective maintenance for vivarium equipment, including HVAC components, air handling units, lighting systems, water supply systems, alarms, monitoring devices, and specialized mechanical systems
Respond promptly to daily maintenance requests and vivarium-specific work orders, including plumbing, electrical, lighting, and general repairs to minimize disruption to research operations
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, pumps, motors, mechanical equipment, and building systems throughout the facility
Execute welding tasks (MIG/TIG/arc) for metal repair, fabrication, equipment reinforcement, and structural support, ensuring safe operation and maintenance of welding equipment
Conduct routine building inspections (interior and exterior), including compliance walkthroughs, safety checks, and IACUC inspections and repairs.
Carry out general facility upkeep including carpentry, drywall repair, tiling, cabinetry work, and light remodeling to maintain a professional environment

Required Qualifications:

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems
Proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair welding equipment and select appropriate materials for each job
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities to identify cost-effective, durable maintenance solutions
Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders up to 30', work at heights, and stand for extended periods
Strong customer service skills with clear, professional communication skills for interaction with site managers, research teams, and external vendors
Background in commercial facility maintenance or construction trades (carpentry, tiling, drywall, finishing)
Experience with MIG/TIG/arc welding with the ability to safely and effectively operate welding machines and related tools preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry
Familiarity with controlled environments, air-handling systems, environmental chambers, or regulated research spaces (vivarium experience)
Experience with a CMMS or digital maintenance platform (eMaint, Maximo, FMX, Service Channel, Maintenance Connection, Upkeep, or similar)
Ability to track PM schedules, asset history, inventory, and compliance documentation using maintenance software
Comfort using mobile devices or tablets for inspections, reporting, and real-time updates
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation to resolve urgent facility issues during off-hours
Waste water license preferred, trade school, union training, military service or college is desirable

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an applicable technical training program is desirable
3+ years of relevant experience in general building repair and maintenance, basic plumbing, and electrical
Ability to read, understand and follow SOP's for procedures, buildings and equipment
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Strong computer skills, Microsoft office and CMMS experience a plus
Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude
Must have ability to regularly lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to safely perform overhead work while standing on ladders up to 28 ft.
Must have the ability to regularly walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, lift, push, pull, etc. in order to test and perform maintenance.
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