Facilities Maintenance Technician 2

Are you an HVAC professional who enjoys learning, collaboration, and attention to detail? Do you thrive with problem solving, staying organized, and maintenance of equipment and machinery? Are you looking for a career with a purpose? If so, we want to hear from you!

The Location: Taconic Biosciences is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician 2 to join our dedicated Facilities team at our Germantown, NY site.

The Pay Range: $28 - $32. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors. These factors include geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions and could exceed the advertised salary range, however, please note that the upper end of the range is not guaranteed to be offered.

The Schedule : Monday – Friday, with an on-call 24 -hour rotation, typically 1 time per week, which includes the weekends.

What we offer:

• Insurance within 30 days or less which includes options for medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and more!
• 20 days paid time off plus 6 additional holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Work life balance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• All employees receive access to 24/7 telemedicine (including mental health), short- and long-term disability and life insurance

If you are looking for a rewarding career and the opportunity to grow, apply today!

The Role:
The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing scheduled maintenance of equipment, primarily HVAC. They will visually learn to inspect, test, troubleshoot, clean, repair and install equipment including boilers, autoclaves, air conditioners, compressors, and generators. As needed this position will assist with construction of new facilities and renovations of existing facilities, repairing, and maintaining the physical structure of establishments upon request.

Duties of the Facilities Maintenance Technician include the following:

• Inspecting, testing, operating, and maintaining facilities systems such as HVAC, boilers, specialty water systems, compressed air, emergency generators, building management system and fire life safety.
• Inspecting, testing, operating, and maintaining production systems including tunnel washer, freezers, conveyors, and autoclaves.
• Monitoring and controlling facilities systems throughout the site through the building management system.
• Interfacing with controls for the facilities, building and production equipment.
• Inspecting, testing, operating, maintaining, installing, and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Responding to site alarms while onsite and when On Call. Able to respond to emergencies within 20 minutes.
• Documenting work performed in the company CMMS.
• Reviewing performance of facilities and production equipment and recommending repairs, major maintenance and replacement of components and systems.
• Training facilities maintenance staff.
• Adherence to and providing recommended updates to site and global facilities standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate work performed by external Service Providers and Contractors

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or BOCEs CTE Program degree with a focus in Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Heating / Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Technical Services or equivalent.
• HVAC experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience and/or related training.
• Experience in skilled or technical assignments requiring previous training to perform operations and resolve problems where some guidelines or standards are provided.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Insurability through Taconic’s insurance carrier required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain EPA certification for refrigerant handling.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization both inside and outside of the company.
• 608-Universal certification preferred, or willingness and ability to gain.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Considerable and strenuous physical exertion is required such as frequent climbing, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting items up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent use of chemicals, protective measures, and/or work with heavy machinery is required. Frequent exposure to extremes in temperature, outdoor weather, and/or noise levels occurs within the work environment, and/or access to the work environment may be restricted. Job duties are often performed during non-standard working hours.

Allergen Disclosure:
Due to the nature of the work performed at Taconic, employees may be exposed to allergens in the workplace, even if their positions do not involve the direct handling of animals or animal bedding. While individuals with preexisting allergies and/or asthma may be particularly sensitive to these exposures, anyone can experience a reaction.
About Us:
With a history of over 70 years of excellence, Taconic Biosciences is a global team of the best problem solvers in the industry. We partner with our clients to develop winning research strategies that accelerate the discoveries for prevention and treatment of disease.

Taconic employees all over the world show up every day to deliver the best solutions for our clients while caring for ourselves, each other, and especially our animals. If you are a respectful, compassionate individual with a can-do attitude and a desire to do the right thing, we want you to join us!

Better Together at Taconic
Awareness, Action, & Respect. Taconic Biosciences is taking an active and intentional role in fostering a company culture that values and appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals, by promoting fairness and equity. Being you is what allows you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to making Taconic a safe and fair workplace for everyone. We are better together. 

Taconic Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law