Facilities Technician Assistant

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Full Time Hourly Administrative San Diego, California, San Diego, CA, US

Salary Range: $24.62 To $25.00 Hourly

Sanford Burnham Prebys is much more than a research facility and hub for innovation; it’s a vibrant global community of talented scientists and researchers from over 30 countries. This worldwide representation enriches our perspectives and enhances our creative approach to solving complex scientific challenges.

We strive to be leaders not only in biomedical research but also in creating an environment where excellence thrives through collaboration across cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to advance the biomedical sciences by cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders, providing meaningful opportunities for researchers of all backgrounds to learn, innovate, and make breakthrough discoveries that improve human health.

Together, we translate science into health.

The duties and responsibilities contained in the job description are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in the position will demonstrate competency through performance. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Position
Summary:

The Facilities Technician Assistant, under the direction of the Facilities Manager, will perform a wide variety of general facilities tasks in support of the efforts of the Facilities Department to maintain the facility operations and grounds. The position performs a limited range of building maintenance tasks and general facility repairs while ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations and institutional standards. The Facilities Technician Assistant will respond and support routine and emergency service requests, performs scheduled preventive maintenance, assists with laboratory support activities, and contributes to maintaining a safe, reliable, and professional research environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Building Maintenance

• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs for plumbing, lighting, doors, locks, ceiling tiles, flooring, fixtures, furniture, and general building finishes.
• Complete routine facility inspections to identify leaks, abnormal noises, damaged equipment, safety concerns, or environmental issues.
• Support vendor and contractor access, escorting, work area preparation, and follow-up verification.
• Patch, prepare, and paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Install office furniture, shelving, whiteboards, accessories, and facility fixtures.
• Replace ceiling tiles, floor tiles, weather stripping, and building hardware.
• Assist with facility improvement projects and office renovations.
• Support movement, setup, and relocation of lab equipment, supplies, carts, cylinders, and nonhazardous materials.
• Assist with basic lab equipment support, including reporting alarms, documenting equipment status, and coordinating service requests.
• Follow contamination-control expectations, gowning requirements, cleanroom practices, and site-specific lab access procedures where applicable.

Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct routine maintenance using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as assigned.
• Complete preventive maintenance documentation, including labor, materials, observations, and recommendations.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend corrective maintenance or replacement.

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to urgent service calls involving leaks, temperature excursions, clogged drains, odors, spills, or facility hazards.
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