Facilities Technician

Goken•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure and prototype production-support equipment while leading maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. The position supports a battery research/manufacturing facility and its infrastructure, including critical utilities and systems. It also supports equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and manufacturing operations by providing and coordinating required facility utilities and infrastructure.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience as a Facilities Technician working with technical equipment in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot-scale production environment.
Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or calibration.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems and safe operating practices.
Familiarity with industrial or research safety procedures, including chemical handling, PPE use, hazard identification, and lockout/tagout.
Ability and experience working at heights, including inspecting and maintaining rooftop equipment such as exhaust fans and chillers.
Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and operating procedures.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to be proactive and work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to evolving project needs.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering technology, mechanical/electrical technology, industrial systems, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience working in dry room, cleanroom, or controlled-environment facilities.
Experience maintaining pilot-scale or industrial machinery, including mixers, coaters, vacuum systems, pumps, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Certification or formal training in maintenance, safety, or industrial systems.

Responsibilities

Own the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a battery research/manufacturing facility and its supporting infrastructure.
Maintain and troubleshoot critical facility systems, including HVAC, dry rooms, electrical utilities, exhaust/abatement, compressed air, vacuum, and life-safety systems.
Plan, coordinate, and track preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and facility reliability.
Monitor facility performance, identify issues, and drive timely corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions.
Manage contractors, vendors, facilities personnel, and service providers supporting maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and university requirements, including inspections, hazard mitigation, chemical handling, and emergency preparedness.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, and manufacturing operations by providing and coordinating required facility utilities and infrastructure.
Maintain documentation, procedures, training programs, and stakeholder communications regarding facility status, maintenance activities, risks, and operational readiness.