Facilities Mechanic

Cell Signaling Technology•Danvers, MA

1d•$75,000 - $86,000

About The Position

Cell Signaling Technology (CST) is a different kind of life sciences company, one founded, owned, and run by active research scientists, with the highest standards of product and service quality, technological innovation, and scientific rigor for over 20 years. We consistently provide fellow scientists around the globe with best-in-class products and services to fuel their quests for discovery. Helping researchers find new solutions is our main mission every day, but it's not our only mission. We're also dedicated to helping identify solutions to other problems facing our world. We believe that all businesses must be responsible and work in partnership with local communities, while seeking to minimize their environmental impact. That's why we joined 1% for the Planet as its first life science member, and have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2029. The Facilities Mechanic will be responsible for a variety of duties, which involve mechanical and electrical aptitude, and will be responsible for maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems including HVAC, refrigeration, steam, and electrical systems, directly or by managing 3rd party specialists/service providers. Relevant equipment includes packaged air handling units, autoclaves, industrial glass washing units, chillers, ULT freezers, and gas delivery systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Waste Water Grade 2-1 certification
EPA Section 608 Refrigeration certification
Three (3) years relevant experience, ideally within a laboratory environment
Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic
Ability to work overtime, be on-call and support emergency after-hours situations, as needed
Certifications: o Basic electrical energy training o Lockout/Tagout training

Nice To Haves

LEED experience a plus
Basic Hazardous Material training a plus
Strong general mechanical aptitude and knowledge of laboratory equipment and support systems
Self-starter, needing minimum direction to accomplish job responsibilities
Must be able to work well in a team
Must be able to handle a dynamic environment and adapt to changes
Must be able to read, understand and follow job plans, procedures and other pertinent job-related documents
Must be able to read blueprints and understand technical specifications
Communicate effectively within the facilities team and with all members of CST

Responsibilities

Perform highly diversified duties to install, maintain or repair lab or facility support equipment
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of facility equipment as needed and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment through arrangement of acceptable schedules with equipment users
Perform a variety of plumbing, carpentry and mechanic functions including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic issues and maintenance
General knowledge of troubleshooting/repair of lab or facility support equipment
Ability to understand and use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to respond to service and preventive maintenance requests
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service requirements
Diagnose lab or facility equipment problems, replace or repair parts, test and validate proper operations
Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities directly or where appropriate with 3rd party specialists
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to appropriate supervision or stakeholder
Comply with all environmental, health and safety regulations
Maintain clean and orderly work area
Must be available for on-call status evenings and weekends
Perform other duties as assigned
Cross-functional tasks and special projects as needed