Lead Facilities Mechanic

Hologic•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hologic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and employee development. As a Lead Facilities Mechanic , you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive workplace. In this role, you will provide hands-on maintenance services and collaborate with the existing facility team to ensure seamless operations aligned with Hologic’s mission, goals, and objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, a commitment to exceptional customer service, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position requires on-site presence during working hours, with occasional weekend and off-hours responsibilities based on business needs. What to expect: The Lead Facilities Mechanic will be responsible for a wide range of facility maintenance tasks to support operational excellence. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Basic understanding of facility operations and equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Lifting, moving, and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds (occasionally up to 70 pounds ).
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moderate noise levels, and hazardous chemicals or materials.
High school diploma required.
Minimum of 5+ years in a maintenance-related role.
You must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance: Support clean room manufacturing operations to ensure smooth functioning of critical facilities infrastructure servicing production lines.
Perform general repairs and maintenance tasks, including drywall repair, painting, systems furniture modifications, light HVAC and electrical troubleshooting, and small plumbing repairs.
Assist with internal and external facility moves and relocations.
Maintain organization and inventory of facility materials and maintenance equipment using maintenance management systems.
Preventive Maintenance: Perform maintenance services through Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Work Order (WO) programs, ensuring accurate documentation of completed tasks.
Contractor Coordination: Supervise and coordinate contracted services, including cafeteria, housekeeping, pest control, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, life safety and other facility-related vendors.
Multi-Facility Support: Provide maintenance support across multiple facilities when required.
Coordinate building maintenance activities conducted by landlords or Hologic-affiliated contractors (e.g., generator, HVAC, compressor maintenance).
On call rotational support as needed.
Customer Service: Provide proactive wide-ranging support for softer office service activities like company functions, managing employee moves, enhancing the cafeteria experience, and with urgency levels adjusted as needed.
Maintain an understanding of Hologic’s business functions to strengthen internal partnerships and ensure awareness of how we can provide additional value to Hologic and our stakeholders.
Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability: Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality System Regulations (QSRs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities, including weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.
Support Sustainability Initiatives and goals to reduce carbon footprint.
Support fire alarm shutdowns, hot work procedures, sprinkler valve checklists, and other insurance-required safety protocols.