Lead Facilities Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lenexa, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. DESCRIPTION Join our facilities team as a Lead Facilities Technician. In this role, you'll ensure the reliable operation of facilities while supporting our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities across multiple building systems including HVAC, RO water systems, electrical, plumbing, air compressors and mechanical equipment. Working in a GMP environment, you'll troubleshoot issues, coordinate with vendors, and maintain documentation to ensure regulatory compliance. This position offers opportunities to contribute to facility improvements, mentor team members, and support operational excellence through effective solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
4+ years applicable work experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and BMS.
Strong troubleshooting skills for facility equipment and utility systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Trades disciplines preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, Stationary Equipment.
Certifications a plus.
Boiler operation and steam system experience a plus.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Experience coordinating contractors and managing small projects.
Knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and safety protocols preferred.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities across multiple building systems including HVAC, RO water systems, electrical, plumbing, air compressors and mechanical equipment.
Troubleshoot issues in a GMP environment.
Coordinate with vendors.
Maintain documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Contribute to facility improvements.
Mentor team members.
Support operational excellence through effective solutions.